Center Director

The Learning Experience; Papillion (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free food and snacks

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a Center Director to lead the daily operations of our early childhood education center. You will supervise teachers and staff, build strong family relationships, and drive enrollment while upholding licensing and safety standards.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in childcare center management or leadership, with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; experience in childcare and staff development is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 state Director/Administrator requirements
• Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, safety, and classroom standards
• Experience leading, coaching, and developing employees
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Must meet background screening, health, and regulatory requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the center and day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, compliant environment
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified teachers and staff
• Build relationships with families and communities to grow enrollment
• Monitor center performance, budgets, and licensing requirements
• Coach staff and maintain clear expectations with regular feedback
• Represent The Learning Experience in the community and drive brand quality

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Benefits

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

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Job Type: Full-Time

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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