Job Title:
Assistant Director - Early Childhood Education
Company: The Learning Experience
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Responsive recruiter Benefits: * 401(k) * 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 Assistant Director - Early Childhood Education The Learning Experience - Beltline (Grand Rapids) Salary: $45,000 - $48,000 per year Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday The Learning Experience - Beltline is looking for a motivated and organized Assistant Director to help oversee daily operations and support our growing school community. This role is perfect for an experienced early childhood professional who enjoys leadership, mentoring teams, and delivering excellent family experiences. You will serve as a key partner to the Center Director in ensuring the school runs smoothly, remains compliant, and continues to provide high-quality care and education. Key Responsibilities * Support the leadership and daily management of the center * Maintain compliance with Michigan licensing, health, and safety regulations * Hire, train, and develop teaching and administrative staff * Help drive enrollment, retention, and family satisfaction * Oversee staffing, scheduling, payroll support, and operational processes * Conduct school tours and assist with community outreach * Promote a positive, professional, and accountable work culture Ideal Background * Previous experience in childcare leadership, preschool administration, or center management * Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills * Solid understanding of licensing and operational requirements * Passion for team development and quality early childhood education What We Offer * Competitive salary: $45,000 - $48,000 per year * Bonus opportunities * Ongoing training and leadership development * Supportive leadership team and collaborative culture * Career growth within a growing organization If you're looking for a leadership role where you can make a real impact on a school and its community, we'd love to hear from you. Compensation: $45,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year 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. The Learning Experience - Grand Rapids - Beltline 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.