Launch-Ready Preschool Center Director: Lead, Enroll, Excel

The Learning Experience; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional Development

Wellness Benefits

Childcare Discount

Job summary

The Learning Experience Corp. in Bartlett, IL is seeking an experienced Preschool Center Director to lead the launch of a brand-new center.

You will build a strong team, establish a thriving early childhood program, and drive high-quality teaching and family engagement from day one. You will oversee operations, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, payroll and budgeting, and partner with ownership to achieve educational and business goals while delivering a supportive, rewarding work culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership or management experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting.
• Experience as Preschool Director or similar leadership role.
• Proven ability to recruit, coach, and develop teachers.
• Experience managing center operations, staffing, payroll, budgeting, or financial performance.
• Experience driving preschool enrollment and family engagement.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and business management skills.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing teaching team.
• Create a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and retention.
• Oversee daily childcare operations, staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios.
• Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards.
• Ensure compliance with Illinois childcare licensing requirements and TLE standards.
• Champion TLE's L.E.A.P. Curriculum and exceptional classroom experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

People management

Budgeting

Enrollment growth

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

The Learning Experience Corp. in Bartlett, IL is seeking an experienced Preschool Center Director to lead the launch of a brand-new center.

You will build a strong team, establish a thriving early childhood program, and drive high-quality teaching and family engagement from day one. You will oversee operations, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, payroll and budgeting, and partner with ownership to achieve educational and business goals while delivering a supportive, rewarding work culture