Center Director: Inspire, Lead & Grow ECE

The Learning Experience Corp - Colorado Springs, CO; Kings Park (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Tuition assistance

Training & development

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Job summary

The Learning Experience Corp in the United States is seeking a Center Director to lead a passionate team of educators and drive high-quality early education. You will recruit, onboard, develop staff, maintain enrollment targets, and manage center operations with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include fostering a positive culture, executing a formal marketing plan, monitoring budgets and EBITDA, and ensuring timely performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of center management or people leadership experience.
• Must possess a state-specific Director or Administrative Credential and meet all licensing and background screening requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education, licensing standards, and classroom best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, inspiring trust and creating a culture of collaboration, care, and excellence.
• Recruit and respond to applicants within 1 business day using tools like CareerPlug.
• Ensure the center is fully staffed with well-trained, high-performing teachers using the onboarding SOP.
• Conduct monthly team meetings focused on communication, recognition, and growth.
• Deliver timely, constructive feedback and address performance issues promptly.
• Keep employee turnover below 40% in a rolling 12-month period.
• Complete annual performance reviews using ADP, ensuring they are timely and properly filed.
• Manage enrollment targets and operational efficiency, including marketing and outreach to families.

Skills

People leadership

Center management

Staff development

Communication

Budgeting

Enrollment growth

Education

State-specific Director/Administrative Credential

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

The Learning Experience Corp in the United States is seeking a Center Director to lead a passionate team of educators and drive high-quality early education. You will recruit, onboard, develop staff, maintain enrollment targets, and manage center operations with a focus on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include fostering a positive culture, executing a formal marketing plan, monitoring budgets and EBITDA, and ensuring timely performance reviews.