Center Director: Early Childhood Leader & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Cheshire, CT is hiring a Center Director to oversee daily operations of our early childhood education center. You will lead teachers and staff, build strong relationships with families, drive enrollment, and ensure licensing and safety standards are met.

You will guide operations, coach staff, and monitor performance, staffing, budgets, and center results to maintain a thriving, compliant center that delivers outstanding early education experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of childcare center management or people leadership.
• Experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education.
• CT Head Teachers Certificate required.
• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspires Happiness: Create a welcoming environment for children, families, and staff. Build positive relationships with families, children, and team members; create a professional, supportive center culture; address questions promptly; recognize and support team members.
• Takes Ownership: Lead the center and take responsibility for day-to-day performance; manage staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and operations; recruit, hire, onboard, retain teachers; set priorities and address challenges.
• Builds Trust: Lead through communication, coaching, and consistency; coach and develop staff; provide regular feedback; maintain communication with families; handle concerns professionally.
• Drives Operational Excellence: Ensure licensing, health, safety, staffing ratios, records; oversee curriculum and standards; monitor KPIs and budget; manage resources and maintain a clean, safe center.
• Elevates the Brand: Grow enrollment, lead tours, follow up with families; monitor retention and engagement; support local marketing and community outreach; maintain brand and quality standards.

Skills

Center leadership

People management

Communication

Problem solving

Enrollment growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CT Head Teachers Certificate

Job description

The Learning Experience in Cheshire, CT is hiring a Center Director to oversee daily operations of our early childhood education center. You will lead teachers and staff, build strong relationships with families, drive enrollment, and ensure licensing and safety standards are met.

You will guide operations, coach staff, and monitor performance, staffing, budgets, and center results to maintain a thriving, compliant center that delivers outstanding early education experiences.