Assistant Center Director
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| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$17 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Poughkeepsie, New York |
About this job
Benefits:
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Why This Role Matters
Assistant Center Directors at The Learning Experience are operational leaders — not glorified schedulers. You are the right hand to the Center Director and the go-to leader for teachers. This role blends people leadership, curriculum support, and day-to-day operations to ensure a high-quality experience for children, families, and staff.
If you love early childhood education and know how to run a building, this role is for you.
What You'll Do
- Support the Center Director with daily operations including staffing, scheduling, enrollment support, and classroom coverage
- Coach, mentor, and develop Lead Teachers to strengthen performance and retention
- Ensure strong, consistent implementation of the L.E.A.P. Curriculum® across classrooms
- Maintain compliance with NYS OCFS licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Partner with teachers to support positive family communication and engagement
- Step in to problem-solve staffing, classroom, or parent concerns quickly and professionally
- Help build a positive, accountable, team-first culture
What We're Looking For
- Experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early learning center
- Proven leadership — you've supported or led teams, not just classrooms
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development and best practices
- Organized, calm under pressure, and comfortable multitasking
- Confident communicator with both staff and families
- Meets New York State OCFS requirements for an Assistant Director role
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field Preferred (Not Required)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary aligned to the Poughkeepsie market
- Training and professional development
- Career path to Center Director
- Supportive leadership team and positive work culture
- Employee childcare discount (where applicable)
- Weekday schedule in a mission-driven environment
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