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Health insurance

Signing bonus

Competitive salary

Join our NEW early education center opening in Cimarron Hills (80939)! We are building a leadership team and are looking for a strong Assistant Director to help launch and grow our school. This is a unique opportunity to shape culture, support enrollment, and build a high-performing team from day one.

Location: Cimarron Hills | Colorado Springs, CO 80939 Schedule: Monday–Friday | Full-Time Pay: $23.00–$26.00/hour (based on experience & credentials) Sign-On Bonus: $1,000

Assistant Directors at The Learning Experience influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Assists the CD in creating a positive CULTURE for teachers, parents, and little learners this includes Health and Safety

Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop teacher for the future

Serve as a primary point of contact for families, delivering a high level of customer service and communication at all times

Maintain accurate and compliant child files, ensuring all required documentation meets state licensing standards

Assist teachers in bringing curriculum to life and creating high level educational experiences to our little learners

Support classroom and staffing schedules to align with enrollment needs, ratios, and daily operations

Follow up with leads, manage waitlists, and partner with leadership to drive and sustain enrollment growth

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.

Lead enrollment efforts by conducting engaging tours, building relationships with prospective families, and confidently guiding them through the enrollment process

Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress

Executes “parent pleasers”

Execution of our Bubbles and Friends Parent App

Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students

Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations

Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations

Responsible for accident/incident reporting

Medication management

Conducts monthly emergency safety drills

Qualifications:

Must meet educational requirements for the Director of a Large franchised center in the state of Colorado

Must have a Colorado Shines PDIS Directors credential

Must be a Credential 3.0 PDIS Level III or higher

Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required. TLE Experience preferred

Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children

Experience in customer service is preferred

AA or higher degree in ECE or related field highly preferred

Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations

CPR and First Aid Certification highly preferred or willing to obtain for the position within 30 days

Must meet state specific guidelines

Sign-On Bonus: $1,000 Paid in two installments: $500 after 45 days and $500 after 90 days of active employment. Bonus is contingent on good standing, attendance, and compliance with licensing standards. Employees who separate from employment before 180 days will be required to repay the bonus.

Contact us: cimarronhills@tlechildcare.com or call us: 719-698-0773

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.