Center Director

Learning Care Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401K with company match

Child Care discount

Tuition reimbursement & certification

Job summary

Everbrook Academy, part of Learning Care Group, is hiring a Principal in New York to lead day‑to‑day operations and ensure high‑quality early education. You will oversee staff, ensure safety, and drive strong classroom experiences.

You'll partner with families and the community, manage enrollment initiatives, and implement company curricula while meeting state licensing standards, creating a positive, educational environment.

Qualifications

• Must be Director qualified according to state licensing regulations.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• 1–2 years supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead school staff by planning work schedules and evaluating performance.
• Ensure compliance with licensing standards and promote community partnerships.
• Drive enrollment and marketing to build Everbrook Academy's brand locally.
• Foster a caring, safe learning environment that sparks imagination.
• Recruit, select, and retain high‑quality staff.

Skills

Staff management

Education leadership

Enrollment marketing

Community outreach

Coaching staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It is a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive-and play-and every day. Leading a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

The Principal assists in the creation and representation of Everbrook as a premier child care brand, which reflects high business and professional standards. The Principal is responsible for all aspects of effective school operations, ensuring the safety of the children, supervising the school staff, and managing delivery of quality early education programming.

As an Everbrook Principal, you will:

• Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
• Be ready to connect! Drive the enrollment and marketing of Everbrook Academy as a premier brand in the child care industry utilizing grassroots marketing strategies, community outreach, and local partnerships.
• Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Job Requirements:

• Must be Director qualified according to state licensing regulations.
• Bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Compensation of $71,800-$77,000/salary based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time-off, and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
• Child Care discount.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.