Assistant Center Director

Company: The Learning Experience
Location: Poughkeepsie
Posted on: March 23, 2026

Job Description:

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

Keywords: The Learning Experience, Hartford , Assistant Center Director, Education / Teaching , Poughkeepsie, Connecticut