Assistant Director

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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

Assistant Director- Early Childhood Education Center

Location: The Learning Experience- East Brunswick, NJ

Salary: $45,000-$50,000 per year

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience- East Brunswick is seeking an experienced Assistant Director to support daily center operations, coach teachers, and help maintain a high-quality learning environment across infant, toddler, and preschool classrooms.

This role is ideal for an early childhood professional who enjoys leadership responsibilities while remaining closely connected to classroom quality, staff development, and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the childcare center and classroom programs
• Assist with maintaining compliance with New Jersey licensing requirements
• Provide coaching and guidance to teaching staff
• Help manage staff scheduling and classroom ratio coverage
• Support enrollment tours and family communication
• Maintain student records and regulatory documentation
• Step into classrooms as needed to support staffing and transitions
• Partner with the Center Director to maintain program quality and consistency

Qualifications

• CDA credential required (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred)
• Prior childcare or preschool leadership experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of New Jersey licensing standards
• Experience supporting teachers and classroom operations
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $45,000-$50,000 per year
• Consistent weekday leadership schedule
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Employee childcare discount

Apply today to join The Learning Experience- East Brunswick and help lead a teaching team dedicated to creating a safe, engaging environment where children learn, grow, and thrive.

Compensation: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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- East Brunswick

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.