Assistant Director Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$23 - $25

About The Position

The Learning Experience in Ahwatukee is seeking a motivated and dependable Assistant Center Director to help lead daily operations and support our growing school community. This leadership role partners closely with the Center Director to ensure strong classroom quality, maintain licensing compliance, support enrollment efforts, and guide teaching staff. If you enjoy mentoring teachers, supporting families, and helping a school operate smoothly, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your leadership career in early childhood education. What You Will Do Support the Center Director with daily school operations and administrative responsibilities Assist with staff scheduling and maintaining proper classroom ratios Help coach, mentor, and support teaching staff to ensure classroom quality Conduct tours and assist with enrollment and family engagement Ensure compliance with Arizona childcare licensing requirements Support staff meetings, trainings, and school events Help maintain a positive and organized school environment for children, staff, and families Arizona Requirements Minimum three years of experience in an administrative or management role in a licensed childcare center Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services licensing requirements Experience working in early childhood education required What We Are Looking For Strong decision making and leadership skills Experience managing schedules and supporting classroom ratios Reliable and organized with strong communication skills Ability to support both administrative responsibilities and classroom operations Passion for early childhood education and team development Why You Will Love TLE Ahwatukee Supportive leadership team Opportunities for professional growth and advancement Positive and collaborative school environment Competitive pay and childcare discounts Compensation: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour 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.

Requirements

Minimum three years of experience in an administrative or management role in a licensed childcare center
Valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required
Must meet Arizona Department of Health Services licensing requirements
Experience working in early childhood education required
Strong decision making and leadership skills
Experience managing schedules and supporting classroom ratios
Reliable and organized with strong communication skills
Ability to support both administrative responsibilities and classroom operations
Passion for early childhood education and team development

Responsibilities

Support the Center Director with daily school operations and administrative responsibilities
Assist with staff scheduling and maintaining proper classroom ratios
Help coach, mentor, and support teaching staff to ensure classroom quality
Conduct tours and assist with enrollment and family engagement
Ensure compliance with Arizona childcare licensing requirements
Support staff meetings, trainings, and school events
Help maintain a positive and organized school environment for children, staff, and families