Preschool Assistant Director

Overview

Preschool Director / Childcare Center Director – Grand Rapids (Beltline) at The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced leader to guide our licensed early childhood education center. This is an exciting opportunity for a director-qualified early childhood professional who is passionate about building a high-quality, nurturing, and well-run preschool and daycare program.

The ideal candidate is a strong people leader, highly organized, and experienced in managing both the educational and operational sides of a childcare center.

• Oversee all daily operations of the preschool and childcare center, ensuring full compliance with Michigan childcare licensing regulations
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• Lead, coach, and develop teachers to deliver a high-quality early childhood education program.
• Drive enrollment, family engagement, and community outreach.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, payroll, and center budgets.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks through school age.
• Ensure strong systems for quality, safety, compliance, and parent satisfaction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of preschool or childcare management experience required.
• Must meet Michigan Director Qualification Requirements
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• Strong understanding of state licensing, staff leadership, family relations, and center operations.

• Salary: $60,000 per year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Childcare tuition discount
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training

Location: The Learning Experience – Grand Rapids (Beltline)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Apply today to join The Learning Experience – Grand Rapids (Beltline) and lead one of West Michigan’s premier early childhood education centers, where children, families, and teachers thrive.