Child Care Assistant Director

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At The Learning Experience of Hickory Creek, we believe everyone deserves to work in a happy environment. Join us to experience why Happy Happens Here.

As an Assistant Center Director, you are passionate for creating a happy and safe space that ensures our little learners have the best environment to Learn, Play, Grow. As a TLE Happiness Ambassador, you will be fully equipped to share TLE's world class curriculum, state of the art technology, characters, and programs. You will be responsible for building lasting relationships with
prospective and current families and ensuring they experience why Happy Happens Here.

What We Offer:
• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Our immersive classroom setting utilizes the latest technology,
materials, and resources to allow children to "learn, play, and grow."
• Opportunities for Growth: We offer ongoing training and professional development, tuition
reimbursement, and leadership pathways to help you meet your goals as an educator.
• Compensation: Competitive healthcare benefits, premium compensation, child care discount, tuition reimbursement, and performance bonuses!
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the Center leadership team in managing the day-to-day operations of the center.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the teaching team and ensure that they are delivering high-
quality programs and services.
• Work in the classroom as needed, ensuring that children are receiving a safe and nurturing learning
experience.
• Support the Center leadership team in managing the center's budget and financial planning.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant regulations and guidelines and ensure that the center is in full
compliance with all licensing requirements.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and ensure that they are informed and
engaged in their child's learning and development.
• Continuously evaluate and improve the center's programs and services and seek out opportunities
for growth and expansion.

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.
• Bachelor's 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

Pay and Benefits:

• Paid Time Off + Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Company Provided Uniforms
• Company Paid Training
• Generous Child Care Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement *For qualifying employees*
• 401K Match *For qualifying employees*
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Career Growth Opportunities

Applications accepted through 7/22/2026

Compensation: $58,000.00 per year


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.