Center Director

The Learning Experience - Avon, CT; Avon (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Avon, CT is seeking a Center Director to lead daily operations at our childcare center in Central Connecticut. You will oversee teachers and staff, engage families, drive enrollment, maintain licensing and safety standards, and manage center performance.

Ideal candidates bring 1+ year of center leadership in early childhood, strong communication, organizational skills, and a track record of coaching staff. Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of childcare center management or people leadership experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education.
• Must meet applicable state Director or Administrator requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, safety, and classroom standards.
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing employees.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Must meet applicable background screening, health, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspires Happiness by creating a welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.
• Takes Ownership by leading the center and day-to-day performance.
• Builds Trust through coaching, clear communication, and consistency with families.
• Drives Operational Excellence by ensuring safety, licensing compliance, and efficient operations.
• Elevates the Brand by growing enrollment and representing The Learning Experience in the community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving

Staff coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Location:

Central Connecticut

Pay:

$60,000-$65,000

Job Type:

Full-Time

Center Director

The Learning Experience is hiring a Center Director to lead the daily operations of our early childhood education center.

The Center Director leads teachers and staff, builds relationships with families, drives enrollment, maintains licensing and safety standards, and manages center performance.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

Create a welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.

• Build positive relationships with families, children, and team members
• Create a professional, supportive, and collaborative center culture
• Address family and staff questions or concerns promptly
• Recognize and support team members

Takes Ownership

Lead the center and take responsibility for its day-to-day performance.

• Manage staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and center operations
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified teachers
• Set priorities and address operational challenges
• Monitor center performance and follow through on action items

Builds Trust

Lead through communication, coaching, and consistency.

• Coach and develop teachers and center staff
• Set clear expectations and provide regular feedback
• Maintain strong communication with families
• Handle employee and family concerns professionally and confidentially

Drives Operational Excellence

Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-run childcare center.

• Ensure compliance with state childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Maintain appropriate staffing, classroom ratios, and required records
• Oversee implementation of TLE's curriculum and operating standards
• Monitor staffing, labor, budgets, enrollment, and key performance indicators
• Review center financial performance and manage resources responsibly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe center

Elevates the Brand

Grow enrollment and represent The Learning Experience in the community.

• Lead center tours and follow up with prospective families
• Monitor enrollment, retention, and family engagement
• Support local marketing, events, referrals, and community outreach
• Build relationships with current and prospective families
• Maintain TLE brand and quality standards

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of childcare center management or people leadership experience required; 2+ years preferred
• Experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education
• Must meet applicable state Director or Administrator requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or related field preferred
• Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, safety, and classroom standards
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing employees
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Must meet applicable background screening, health, and regulatory requirements