Center Director

The Learning Experience; Westfield (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience Westfield in Indiana seeks a dedicated Center Director to lead daily operations of our childcare center. This on-site role manages staff scheduling, performance, licensing compliance, classroom quality, and child supervision to deliver a superior experience for families.

You will engage families through tours and enrollment support, monitor financial performance, contribute to marketing and community outreach, and coach the team to uphold our mission-driven culture and

Qualifications

• Leadership and team-management experience in childcare or education settings.
• Experience with licensing, safety, and regulatory standards in early childhood environments.
• Strong communication with families, staff, and community partners.
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities to manage daily center operations.
• Familiarity with budgeting, enrollment management, and basic administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the childcare center on-site in Westfield, IN.
• Manage staff schedules and performance to ensure high-quality service.
• Ensure compliance with licensing and safety requirements and maintain classroom quality and supervision.
• Build strong relationships with families through tours, enrollment support, and ongoing communication.
• Monitor center financial performance and support marketing and community outreach activities.
• Lead and coach the team to deliver an exceptional experience for children and families.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Early childhood education experience

Communication with families

Organizational & problem-solving

Budgeting & enrollment management

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Enrollment software

Budgeting tools

Computer systems

Job description

Company Description

The Learning Experience is a leader in early childhood education and developmental programs, recognized as one of the most trusted brands in the childcare industry. With nearly 400 operating centers and over 250 more under development, the organization offers extensive opportunities for career growth and advancement. The Learning Experience provides a safe, joyful environment where more than 50,000 children learn, play, and grow each day. Team members are part of a mission-driven organization committed to high-quality care, education, and family partnerships. The Learning Experience Westfield location is owned and operated by a local franchisee.

Role Description

The Center Director is a full-time, on-site role based in Westfield, IN, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the childcare center. This includes managing staff schedules and performance, ensuring compliance with licensing and safety requirements, and maintaining high standards of classroom quality and child supervision. The Center Director builds strong relationships with families through tours, enrollment support, ongoing communication, and resolution of concerns. The role involves monitoring center financial performance, supporting marketing and community outreach activities, and implementing curriculum and educational programs in alignment with company guidelines. The Center Director leads and coaches the team to deliver an exceptional experience for children and families while fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, including staff supervision, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Experience in early childhood education or childcare center operations, with strong knowledge of licensing, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for engaging families, supporting staff, and collaborating with community partners.
• Organizational and problem-solving abilities to manage daily center operations, handle multiple priorities, and respond to emergent situations.
• Basic business and administrative skills, including familiarity with budgeting, enrollment management, and use of computer systems and software.
• Ability to work on-site full time in Westfield, IN, and meet any state-required qualifications for childcare center directors.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Prior experience in a supervisory role within a childcare, education, or similar setting is highly beneficial.