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Assistant Center Director

The Learning Experience #469, Florida, NY, United States


Do you love building meaningful relationships with families in your community? Are you passionate about guiding children through their earliest learning experiences? Do you lead with

heart, empathy, and intention ?

We’re opening a brand-new preschool in Zephyrhills and are looking for a

full-time Assistant Center Director

to help us build something truly special from the ground up.

At The Learning Experience, we create a

warm, engaging, and safe environment

where children (ages 6 weeks to 6 years) develop confidence, independence, language, and a lifelong love of learning through purposeful play and our proprietary curriculum.

As Assistant Center Director, you will support daily operations, coach and develop educators, build strong family relationships, and help bring our mission to life—because here, HAPPY HAPPENS HERE!

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Key Responsibilities

Ensure full compliance with all state licensing requirements and maintain accurate documentation

Support onboarding and training of new team members aligned with our culture and standards

Coach and mentor teachers in curriculum implementation and classroom management

Partner with teachers across all age groups to ensure consistent, high-quality instruction

Deliver exceptional tours to prospective families and manage timely follow-up

Support enrollment growth through community outreach and marketing initiatives

Create engaging, on-brand social media content

Recognize and celebrate staff and family milestones

Assist with center events and community partnerships

What Makes the Perfect Fit The ideal candidate:

Treat every child as someone’s whole world

Lead with integrity, positivity, and compassion

Believe connection comes before correction

Bring patience, energy, and creativity to your work

Thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Take pride in professionalism, reliability, and organization

Qualifications

Experience in a licensed childcare facility (leadership experience preferred)

Florida DCF 45 hours (completed or willing to complete upon hire)

CDA, FCCPC, or coursework in Early Childhood Education (preferred)

Florida Director Credential (preferred or willingness to obtain)Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Must meet all state and local licensing requirements

Employment is contingent upon passing a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Salary $45,000-$55,000 annually

Why Join The Learning Experience of Zephyrhills?

Supportive leadership team

Beautiful brand-new school environment

Curriculum and classroom resources provided

Career growth opportunities

Positive, HAPPY culture

Opportunity to make a lasting impact during a child’s most important developmental years

Apply today to help create a center where HAPPY HAPPENS HERE! #J-18808-Ljbffr