Center Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Child care discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Cheshire, CT is seeking a Center Director to lead daily operations, uphold safety standards, and ensure licensing compliance. This role requires strong leadership, staff development, and a passion for early education.

You will recruit and coach staff, guide teachers in our curriculum, manage enrollment and finances, and engage families through tours and community events to drive growth and quality of service.

Qualifications

• Two+ years center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year (required).
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field (highly preferred).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, displaying passion for making a positive impact on children and staff. Build trust, rapport, and inclusivity.
• Ensure center environment complies with health and safety SOPs and licensing regulations.
• Recruit, train, coach, and engage current and prospective employees to maintain a highly qualified staff.
• Guide teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum and engaging learning experiences.
• Drive business results: manage accounts receivable/payable, generate monthly P&L, oversee payroll.
• Engage families through in-person and virtual tours; organize community marketing events to raise enrollment.

Skills

Center leadership

Staff development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Role: Center Director

Salary: $60,000-$65,000

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"!

At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual with daycare or preschool experience to join our team as a Center Director.

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K plan, bonuses, child care discounts, and more!
• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
• Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.

As a Center Director at The Learning Experience, You Will:

• Lead by example, displaying passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and employees. Create an environment of trust, rapport, and inclusivity, easily connecting with diverse groups of people.
• Ensure that the physical center environment adheres to health and safety standard operating procedures, maintaining full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
• Build and maintain a highly qualified staff by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.
• Guide our teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum, leveraging your passion for learning. Take advantage of our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, creating a fun and enriching learning experience at TLE.
• Drive consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations. Manage accounts receivable and payable, generate monthly P&L reports, and oversee employee payroll.
• Engage prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours, effectively showcasing the benefits of our program. Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.

• Have two or more years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year of center leadership/management experience (required).
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field (highly preferred).
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.