Assistant Director

The Learning Experience #151

Assistant Director

Grand Rapids, MI +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    We are looking for an experienced Assistant Director to join us at The Learning Experience - Cascade !

    6 Reasons to join The Learning Experience and our Team

    1. Bonus Pay based on enrollments and family satisfaction
    2. GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF
    3. CHILD CARE DISCOUNTS
    4. Employer sponsored Health Care available after 90 days!
    5. Supportive Work Environment with lots of team-building activities
    6. Employer sponsored continuing education for CDA, Associates or Bachelors Degree

    Assistant Center 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.

    Role Responsibilities: PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

    Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent

    Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.

    Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;

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

    Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action

    Builds and communicates weekly schedules

    Daily management of classroom ratios

    Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations

    Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.

    CUSTOMER FOCUS

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

    Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress

    Executes “parent pleasers”

    Execution of our Show and Tell

    Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers

    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

    Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations

    Qualifications:

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

    Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.

    CDA or Associates degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.

    Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

    CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.

    Must meet state specific guidelines

    The Learning Experience At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

    Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

    At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

    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.

    TLE Cares Benefits Package – Because we care about you. Our Center proudly offers TLE Cares, a comprehensive benefits package for all team members. All premiums for TLE Cares are fully paid by our Center’s owner, with no cost to our employees.

    TLE Cares includes:

    Dental & Vision Insurance

    Short & Long-term Disability Insurance

    Life Insurance

    Employee Assistance Program

    Lifemart Employee Discount Program

    There are applicable state licensing requirements for the role.

    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.

  • Locations
    Grand Rapids, MI