Center Director

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Central Connecticut is seeking a Center Director to lead our team, support families, drive enrollment, and ensure excellence in center operations.

You will oversee staffing, budgeting, and compliance with Connecticut licensing while delivering our proprietary curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of childcare leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of CT licensing regulations and compliance.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive enrollment, and build relationships with families/community.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and business management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with trust, teamwork, positivity, and inclusivity for children, families, and staff.
• Recruit, train, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of educators.
• Support teachers in implementing The Learning Experience's curriculum and programs.
• Ensure CT licensing, health and safety, and company policy compliance.
• Drive enrollment growth and family retention through exceptional service and events.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, inventory, and purchasing.
• Coordinate community events, open houses, and local marketing to raise enrollment.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and joyful learning environment.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment growth

Staff coaching

Regulatory compliance

Community relations

Operations management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance

Center Director

Location: Central Connecticut
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year

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

At
The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to creating a place where children learn, play, and grow through our proprietary curriculum and engaging cast of beloved characters. We are seeking a passionate and experienced
Center Director who will lead our team, support our families, drive enrollment, and ensure excellence in every aspect of center operations.

As a Center Director, You Will:

• Lead by example, creating an environment of trust, teamwork, positivity, and inclusivity for children, families, and staff.
• Recruit, train, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of educators.
• Support teachers in implementing The Learning Experience's proprietary curriculum and programs.
• Ensure full compliance with Connecticut licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
• Drive enrollment growth and family retention through exceptional customer service, engaging center tours, open houses, and community outreach efforts.
• Manage daily center operations, including staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, inventory, and purchasing.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in community events, open houses, enrollment events, and local marketing initiatives to build brand awareness, strengthen community partnerships, and increase enrollment.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and joyful learning environment where children can thrive.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood leadership experience required.
• Strong knowledge of Connecticut licensing regulations and childcare compliance requirements.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Proven ability to lead teams, drive enrollment, and build strong relationships with families and the community.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and business management skills.
• A passion for early childhood education and The Learning Experience mission of making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.

Why Join TLE?

• Competitive Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Child Care Discounts
• Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and your community

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands‑on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.

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.