Opening Preschool Center Director — Lead the Launch

The Learning Experience; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new early childhood education center in Collegeville, PA, and seeks a Center Director to lead from the ground up. You will build a teaching team, welcome our first families, establish a positive school culture, and create an environment where children thrive.

As Center Director, you’ll oversee pre-opening preparations, daily operations, staffing, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, and overall center performance.

Qualifications

• Must meet Pennsylvania Child Care Center Director qualification requirements.
• Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting required.
• At least 2 years of childcare leadership experience preferred.
• Previous Center Director or Assistant Director experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with new center openings preferred.
• Knowledge of childcare licensing, staffing,

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain qualified teachers and staff
• Build a positive, supportive culture with clear expectations and accountability
• Support professional development and employee performance
• Coordinate pre-opening staffing, classroom readiness, and operational preparations
• Support licensing requirements and establish consistent operating standards
• Conduct family tours and build pre-opening enrollment
• Partner with ownership and regional leadership on opening priorities
• Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, classroom coverage, and center operations
• Maintain compliance with Pennsylvania childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Ensure appropriate classroom ratios, documentation, and quality standards
• Oversee implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Build strong relationships with prospective and enrolled families
• Lead tours, enrollment efforts, family engagement, and retention
• Monitor staffing, labor costs, budgets, enrollment, and center performance
• Support local marketing, community events, and referral opportunities

Job description

The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new early childhood education center in Collegeville, PA, and seeks a Center Director to lead from the ground up. You will build a teaching team, welcome our first families, establish a positive school culture, and create an environment where children thrive.

As Center Director, you’ll oversee pre-opening preparations, daily operations, staffing, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, and overall center performance.