Early Childhood Education - Assistant Director

About Tierra Encantada

Tierra Encantada, headquartered in Minneapolis, MN is the leader in Spanish immersion early education®, and provides education and care to children 6 weeks through 6 years of age. Our award-winning concept has received numerous accolades, including Top 50 Franchise Companies Doing the Most to Champion Diversity by Entrepreneur Magazine, 10 Hottest Franchise Businesses in America by Inc Magazine, and The Americas' Fastest Growing Companies. Each Tierra Encantada location is privately owned and operated by either Tierra Encantada Franchising LLC franchisees or by the corporate office (Tierra Encantada LLC). Franchise owners set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director at Tierra Encantada plays a crucial role in supporting the center's operations, maintaining high standards of educational quality, and enhancing team culture. The Assistant Director helps lead the center in achieving enrollment targets, fostering positive staff relationships, and maintaining a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

As the Assistant Director, you will work closely with the Center Director to support the center's success in the following areas :

Leadership and Team Support

• Assist the Center Director in embodying Tierra Encantada's core values in all aspects of center operations.
• Foster a collaborative team environment through coaching, feedback, and recognition, while supporting staff development and retention initiatives.
• Step into a leadership role during the Center Director's absence, ensuring seamless center operations and consistent staff performance.
• Lead a team of floats, aids and kitchen staff.
• Cover the classrooms and kitchen when needed due to breaks, PTO or sickness.

Administrative Tasks and Parent Communication

Operations and Compliance

Educational Quality and Program Management

Community Engagement and Customer Service

Position Requirements

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range is $49,000 - $55,000 depending on qualifications, education, and experience, and position is eligible for performance bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid parental leave, 12 paid holidays, 15 days paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, performance bonus, discounted childcare and waitlist priority for enrollment, and company paid professional development. Once a job offer has been accepted, the candidate must pass a background check and fingerprinting. E-verify is used to verify work authorization status.

Job Type : Full-time Exempt

Pay : $49,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits : 401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Schedule : 8 hour shift

Monday to Friday (Occasional nights / weekends - a few times per year for special events)

Ability to Commute :

Minneapolis (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Minneapolis : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person / Onsite