Child Care Center Director

The Learning Experience; Palm Coast (FL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free uniforms

Free food & snacks

Training & development

Wellness resources

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new center in Palm Coast, FL, and we’re seeking a warm, inspiring leader to help us bring joyful learning to local families.

Join a nationally trusted name in early childhood education as you lead a high-quality preschool, ensure Florida licensing compliance, recruit and coach a strong teaching team, and nurture relationships with families while guiding enrollment and payroll operations.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of preschool, childcare, or daycare leadership experience.
• Florida Director or Administrative Credential is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing, staff management, and family communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead a happy, high-quality preschool and daycare environment where children, families, and staff feel welcomed and supported.
• Ensure all childcare operations follow Florida licensing guidelines, health and safety standards, and TLE policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a strong teaching team to deliver our proprietary early childhood education curriculum.
• Build meaningful relationships with families through daily communication, center tours, and community engagement events.
• Oversee key business functions including enrollment growth, family retention, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and monthly reporting.
• Create a culture of trust, collaboration, and professional excellence while modeling TLE’s mission of “Happy Happens Here.”

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Curriculum development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Florida Director or Administrative Credential

Job description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance

Pay: $53,000–$58,000 Perks: Paid Time Off, Health-Dental-Vision Insurance, 401k plan, company discounts, & more

Join The Learning Experience®—a nationally trusted name in early childhood education, preschool, and childcare. We’re excited to open our brand-new center in Palm Coast, FL, and we’re looking for a warm, inspiring leader to help us bring joyful learning to local families.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a happy, high-quality preschool and daycare environment where children, families, and staff feel welcomed and supported.
• Ensure all childcare operations follow Florida licensing guidelines, health and safety standards, and TLE® policies.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop a strong teaching team to deliver our proprietary early childhood education curriculum.
• Build meaningful relationships with families through daily communication, center tours, and community engagement events.
• Oversee key business functions including enrollment growth, family retention, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and monthly reporting.
• Create a culture of trust, collaboration, and professional excellence while modeling TLE’s mission of “Happy Happens Here.”

What You’ll Bring

• 3-5+ years of preschool, childcare, or daycare center leadership experience (required).
• Florida Director or Administrative Credential (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of state licensing, staff management, and family communication.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and creating a nurturing, family-focused school community.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive pay: $53,000–$58,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k), childcare discounts, and additional employee benefits
• State-of-the-art classrooms and materials
• Ongoing professional development, leadership pathways, and tuition assistance

Be part of something special—help us shape a joyful, safe, and thriving learning environment for Palm Coast families.