Assistant Center Director
About The Position
Join our preschool and childcare team at The Learning Experience® in Jacksonville-Oakleaf, FL , where Happy Happens Here® . We are seeking a caring, organized Assistant Center Director to support daily operations in our high-quality daycare and early childhood education center. 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.
Requirements
- 2+ years of childcare or daycare leadership experience
- Experience in preschool or early childhood education settings
- Strong organizational, financial, and communication skills
- Completed 45 hours of DCF childcare training
- Current CDA/Staff Credential and Florida Director Credential
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Partner with the Center Director to oversee daily preschool and daycare operations
- Ensure compliance with Florida licensing, health, and safety regulations
- Support enrollment growth through family tours, community outreach, and marketing
- Manage records, billing, budgets, vendors, and center inventory
- Use social media and communication tools to engage families and retain enrollment
- Lead with positivity, building a collaborative, family-oriented team culture
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- TLE Cares Benefits (100% employer-paid): medical support, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, EAP, and employee discounts
- PTO and 401(k)
- State-of-the-art classrooms and curriculum
- Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and leadership growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
