Center Director

The Learning Experience; Lower Providence Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic early childhood education provider that is dedicated to creating a thriving environment for children and staff. As an Assistant Center Director, you will lead operational and financial performance while fostering a culture of happiness and engagement. This role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development, making it an ideal position for those passionate about early childhood education. Your leadership will shape the future of our center, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for both children and educators. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

401K

Child Care Discounts

Paid Training

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Bonuses

Merit Bonuses

Flexible Hours

Team Building Experiences

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in people management is essential.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, with strong knowledge of licensing regulations.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial performance and productivity for all operational aspects.
• Manage relationships with state licensors and conduct center evaluations.

Skills

People Management

Customer Engagement

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

CPR and First Aid Certification

Job description

Job description

Come join the fastest Early Childhood Education provider in America at The Learning Experience, with 300 centers in operation and over 200 more in development! We believe in being the ambassadors of happiness for our children, and are seeking a leader who can embody that mindset and energy in their daily work, creating an environment where your team can thrive!

What We Offer:

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Bonus pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Short and Long term Disability
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Child Care discounts and more!

What Makes Us Special?

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacations, Sick Days and Holidays
• Employee Childcare Discounts
• Paid: Training, Professional Development & Scholarship Opportunities
• Health Insurance - Medical
• FREE Telehealth / In Person Doctor Visits
• Qualified Retirement Account
• FUN Team Building Experiences (Off Site)
• Referral Bonuses Available
• Merit Bonuses Available
• Nights & Weekends Off
• Major Holidays Off
• Growth Opportunities & Rewarding Work Experience
• Work Life Balance

Assistant Center Directors at The Learning Experience are responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Center under the leadership of the Center Director. They have an essential ability to apply their business knowledge to customer engagement and leading people, ultimately creating an environment where others can thrive.

Role Responsibilities:

BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

• Drives financial performance and productivity for all operational aspects of the center
• Effectively analyzes and reconciles monthly P&L statements; creates action plans based on past performance and forecasted occupancy
• Hires outstanding talent and ensures center is fully staffed with high performing teachers
• Effectively manages labor; Approves all final work schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact
• Forecasts future enrollment based on annual graduation
• Processes payroll, ensuring the accuracy of timekeeping systems
• Manages center inventory- office supplies, food, curriculum, staff recognition items, etc.
• Manages all vendor relationships- organizes facilities maintenance and technology support
• Ensures parent billings, account receivables and collections are accurate and precise
• In partnership with Center Director, conducts team meetings to communicate important information and set a direction

CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT

• Executes marketing brand campaigns within the center and implements local marketing activities.
• Oversees Work and Family program- building new relationships with community and business leaders (Housing Communities, Chamber of Commerce, Local Businesses)
• Effectively uses social media channels for parent engagement and retention
• Nurtures leads through scheduling and conducting tours; follows up with potential families to secure enrollment.
• Leads tours, highlighting key features of our brand and the center and maintains strong connections with potential customers
• Has a strong understanding of the childcare offerings within the community
• Maintains the lead tracking portal and customer database
• Coordinates the registration process and maintains customer and employee information in center systems
• Responsible for communications to families (i.e. billing, newsletters)
• Plans and manages budget for “parent pleasers”

Qualifications:

• 3+ years’ experience in people management - cross-industry experience is welcome
• 2+ years of experience in a customer-facing sales setting preferred
• Ability to leverage data to understand the business and make decisions
• Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to be fingerprinted in the state of PA?

Experience:

• Assistant Preschool Director: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

TLE Cares Benefits Package – Because we care about you.

Our Center proudly offers TLE Cares, a comprehensive benefits package for all team members. All premiums for TLE Cares are fully paid by our Center’s owner, with no cost to our employees.

TLE Cares includes:

• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Lifemart Employee Discount Program

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

Growth Opportunity!

Our Child Care Center Directors influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

Role Responsibilities:

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning
• Manages team to ensure curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
• Hands on leader who can run the classroom on as needed basis
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
• Builds and communicates weekly schedules
• Daily management of classroom ratios
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Manage and update student files. Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students with State licensing regulations.
• Executes “parent pleasers”
• Execution of our parent communication app
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are fully compliant with local and state licensing regulations
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
• Medication management
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
• Flexible hours - Must be able to open or close the Center.

Qualifications:

• Three or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred.
• Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.
• Must meet state specific guidelines
• Must qualify to be a center director in Pennsylvania

TLE is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.