Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Become a Leader Who Makes Happy Happen!

At The Learning Experience, we're more than a childcare center—we're a place where children discover their potential, families become part of our community, and teachers build meaningful careers.

We're looking for an organized, energetic, and passionate Assistant Director who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves developing others, and is excited to help lead a growing school. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing administrative responsibilities with coaching teachers, supporting families, and ensuring our center maintains the highest standards of quality and licensing compliance.

If you're looking for a leadership position where you can truly make an impact while continuing to grow professionally, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do:

As our Assistant Director, you'll partner closely with the Center Director to help lead daily operations by:

Supporting overall center operations and daily management

Maintaining Colorado licensing compliance and ensuring all child and staff files are accurate and up to date

Managing enrollment paperwork, medication documentation, and administrative records

Coaching, mentoring, and supporting teachers to help them succeed

Assisting with hiring, onboarding, and training new team members

Building positive relationships with children, families, and staff

Helping maintain a safe, clean, organized, and engaging learning environment

Supporting classroom ratios and stepping into classrooms as needed

Assisting with scheduling, staffing, and daily operational needs

Promoting a culture of teamwork, accountability, and positivity

Assistant Director – The Learning Experience | Highlands Ranch, CO

Full-Time Benefits (Eligibility Begins After 90 Days)

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

Childcare tuition discount

Paid professional development opportunities

Leadership training and coaching

Career advancement opportunities within our growing organization

Supportive, positive, and team-oriented work environment

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is:

Passionate about early childhood education

Organized and detail-oriented

A strong communicator with excellent leadership skills

Calm under pressure and able to prioritize multiple responsibilities

Positive, professional, and solutions-focused

A team player who enjoys supporting others and leading by example

Preferred Qualifications

Meets Colorado Director or Large Center Director qualifications (or is qualified as an Early Childhood Teacher with leadership experience)

Previous experience in childcare leadership or administration

Strong understanding of Colorado childcare licensing regulations

Experience with enrollment, compliance, and administrative systems

CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join The Learning Experience?

We believe our team is our greatest strength.

When you join us, you'll become part of a supportive leadership team that believes in coaching, celebrating wins, and promoting from within. We invest in our people because we know that when our teachers and leaders thrive, our children do too.

This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to grow your leadership career while making a lasting difference in the lives of children, families, and fellow educators.

If you're ready to lead with heart, inspire a team, and help us continue making Happy Happen®, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and grow your career with The Learning Experience – Highlands Ranch!

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.