Centre Head (Operations) | Learning Treehouse

Learning Treehouse (opc); Aligarh; On-site; INR 223,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Treehouse in Aligarh invites a hands-on Centre Head to run day-to-day operations of a preschool, creche and after-school programs. You will act as the COO, owning admissions, parents, staff, finances and compliance to ensure safe, smooth operations.

The role requires strong English and Hindi communication, 5+ years in preschool operations or leadership, and a proven ability to manage budgets, campaigns and events.

Qualifications

• MBA (Marketing, HR, or Finance) with relevant preschool operations exposure.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in preschool operations, admissions, school leadership, or curriculum planning.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the admissions funnel from enquiry to enrolment.
• Lead parents engagement, orientations and PTMs.
• Oversee daily preschool operations and curriculum delivery.
• Manage staff, appraisals and safety/compliance.
• Handle finance, budgeting and fee collection.
• Plan school events and manage vendor coordination.
• Share regular reports with founders.

Skills

English & Hindi communication

Sales & conversions

People management

Budgeting basics

Education

MBA (Marketing, HR, Finance)

B.Ed/NTT or childhood course

Montessori knowledge

Job description

Centre Head (Operations) | Learning Treehouse

Preschool, Creche & After-School Programs

About the Role

We are looking for a hands‑on Centre Head to run the day‑to‑day operations of Learning Treehouse, a preschool, creche and after‑school learning centre. You will work directly with the founders and act as the COO of the centre: owning admissions, parents, staff, finances and compliance, and making sure everything runs smoothly and safely.

Key Responsibilities

Admissions & Marketing

• Own the full admissions funnel, from lead to counselling, follow‑up and enrolment.
• Drive local and digital marketing, open days and referrals to keep enrollment healthy.

Parents & Community

• Be the primary point of contact for parents and handle queries and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Plan and run parent orientations, PTMs, workshops and festivities.

Operations & Programs

• Manage daily operations of the preschool, creche and evening programs.
• Ensure the monthly curriculum is delivered on time, with the right activities and resources.

Staff & Quality

• Lead, coordinate and develop the team through staff meetings, classroom observation and performance reviews.
• Maintain high standards of child safety, hygiene and discipline.

Finance & Administration

• Manage fee collection, budgets, expenses and basic accounting.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation and compliance with statutory requirements.

Events & Celebration

• Plan and execute all school events, festivals, celebrations, workshops, and special activities smoothly and on time.
• Coordinate with teachers, staff, vendors, and management for activities, dcor, logistics, rehearsals, and resources.
• Ensure age‑appropriate, engaging, safe, and well‑organised experiences for children.
• Manage parent communication, event documentation, and post‑event review for continuous improvement.

Reporting

• Share regular reports with the founders on admissions, finances, staff and incidents.
• Execute the founders' vision and standards faithfully, escalating key decisions for approval.

What Success Looks Like

In the first 90 days

• You know every child, parent and team member by name, and the centre runs smoothly without founder intervention in daily matters.
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting is in place and reaching the founders on time.
• Admissions follow‑ups are structured, with no lead left uncontacted.

In the first year

• Enrolment grows steadily, with strong conversion from enquiry to admission.
• Parents are satisfied and re‑enrol, and the centre earns referrals.
• Fees are collected on time and the centre stays within budget.
• The team is stable, motivated and performing, with low turnover.
• Safety and compliance records are complete and audit‑ready, with zero preventable incidents.

Who You Are

• Experience in school, preschool or centre operations, or in a comparable customer‑facing management role.
• Strong communicator in English and Hindi, in writing and in person.
• Comfortable with sales and conversions, people management, and basic finance.
• Organised, dependable and detail‑oriented, with a calm approach under pressure.
• Someone who takes ownership and can be trusted with children, cash and confidential information.

Minimum Requirements-

• Qualifications- MBA ( Marketing, HR, Finance) , B.ed/NTT or any childhood course, knowledge about Montessori.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in preschool operations, admission counselling school leadership, academic planning, curriculum mapping.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

This Role Is Not for You If

• You prefer a fixed, narrow job description. This role covers admissions, parents, staff, finance and compliance, often on the same day.
• You are looking for a teaching‑only or purely desk‑based role. You will be on the floor, on calls and in front of parents.
• You need detailed instructions at every step. You are expected to take ownership, and to expedite rather than wait.
• You are not comfortable with sales targets, follow‑ups and numbers. Enrolment and fee collection are part of the job.
• You are looking for a short‑term stop. We want someone who will build and stay with the centre.

Reporting to: Founders

Location: Vikram Colony, Aligarh

Working hours: 8 AM to 6 PM

Compensation: 20,000 to 30,000 ( may vary depending on interview)

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