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Hours Full-time
Location Frederick, MD
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About this job

Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
Assistant Center Director
Location: The Learning Experience – Lake Linganore, MD
Pay: $55,000–$60,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time

Join the Founding Leadership Team at Our Brand-New School

The Learning Experience – Lake Linganore is seeking an experienced and passionate Assistant Center Director to help launch our newest early childhood education center. This is a unique opportunity to build a school from the ground up, mentor a brand-new team of educators, and help create a culture where children, families, and teachers thrive.

Working alongside the Center Director, you'll play a key role in daily operations, teacher development, enrollment growth, licensing compliance, and creating an exceptional experience for every family who walks through our doors.

What You'll Do

  • Partner with the Center Director to oversee the daily operations of the center

  • Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop a high-performing teaching team

  • Conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development

  • Ensure compliance with all Maryland Office of Child Care (OCC) regulations and company policies

  • Support curriculum implementation and classroom quality throughout the center

  • Lead tours for prospective families and help drive enrollment growth

  • Assist with scheduling, staffing, licensing documentation, and center administration

  • Foster a positive, collaborative culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service

  • Step into classrooms when needed to support children and teachers

Qualifications

  • Must meet Maryland Office of Child Care qualifications for an Assistant Director (Senior Staff Member) in a licensed childcare center

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred

  • Coursework in Early Childhood Education and child development preferred

  • Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred

  • Strong knowledge of Maryland childcare licensing regulations

  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills

  • Passion for mentoring teachers and delivering exceptional early childhood education

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of $55,000–$60,000

  • Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

  • 401(k) with company benefits

  • Employee childcare discount

  • Paid professional development and leadership training

  • Career advancement opportunities within one of the nation's fastest-growing early education organizations

  • The opportunity to help build a brand-new school and leadership team from day one

Apply Today

If you're ready to help launch an incredible new preschool and make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators, we'd love to meet you.


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Posting ID: 1279923047 Posted: 2026-08-17 Job Title: Assistant Center Director