Contact Person: Stephanie Fernandez

Job Location:
The Learning Experience - Byron Center
2264 Byron View Dr
Byron Center, MI 49315

Job Description:

Assistant Director – Childcare / Preschool
The Learning Experience – Byron Center
Salary: $45,000 – $48,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

The Learning Experience – Byron Center is seeking an Assistant Director to help lead our early learning center and support both our families and teaching team. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys building strong teams, maintaining high standards, and helping a school operate at its best.

You will work closely with the Center Director to support daily operations, staff development, family engagement, and overall program quality.

What You’ll Do
Help lead the school with a positive, professional, and supportive approach
Ensure compliance with Michigan licensing, health, and safety standards
Recruit, train, coach, and support teachers and staff
Partner with the Director to support enrollment growth, family satisfaction, and retention
Assist with daily operations including staffing, scheduling, payroll, and basic reporting
Conduct tours for prospective families and represent the school at community events
Support classroom quality and consistent program execution

What We’re Looking For
Experience in early childhood education leadership, childcare management, or preschool administration
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Working knowledge of licensing, staffing, and center operations
A team builder who leads with professionalism and accountability

What We Offer
Salary: $45,000 – $48,000 per year
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive leadership and positive work culture
Long-term growth opportunities within the organization

If you are ready to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career, we encourage you to apply.

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.

Closing Date for Job:  04/30/2026