Child Care Center Director — Lead Growth & Team Excellence

The Learning Experience; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Texas is seeking a Center Director to lead daily operations, ensure licensing compliance, and drive enrollment growth. The ideal candidate loves children, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and builds strong relationships with families and staff.

You will recruit, hire, and coach teachers; oversee curriculum quality; manage staff schedules and records; and partner with ownership to set goals.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of childcare leadership or management experience.
• Experience in enrollment, customer service, or community outreach.
• Experience with infants through preschool-age children.
• Knowledge of Texas childcare licensing rules.
• Must meet Texas Director qualifications.
• CPR/First Aid preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field preferred but not required if other requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily center operations and licensing compliance.
• Drive enrollment growth through tours, follow-ups, community outreach, and creative marketing ideas.
• Build and retain strong relationships with families to increase satisfaction and loyalty.
• Recruit, hire, coach, and motivate teachers.
• Support classrooms to ensure curriculum quality and a strong learning environment.
• Manage staff schedules, ratios, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate student/staff records, incident reports, and safety procedures.
• Partner with ownership to set goals and track growth.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment growth

Customer service

Communication

Hiring

Coaching

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field

Job description

The Learning Experience in Texas is seeking a Center Director to lead daily operations, ensure licensing compliance, and drive enrollment growth. The ideal candidate loves children, thrives in a fast-paced setting, and builds strong relationships with families and staff.

You will recruit, hire, and coach teachers; oversee curriculum quality; manage staff schedules and records; and partner with ownership to set goals.