Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience #487; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Enrollment-based bonuses

Job summary

The Learning Experience #487 is hiring a Preschool Center Director to lead an Early Education center by example and manage daily operations. You will ensure health, safety, and licensing compliance while building a strong team and delivering a high-quality curriculum.

Role focuses on staff development, enrollment growth, and community outreach to drive consistent performance and family retention.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience or at least one year (required).
• Possess the state-specific Administrative or Director credential.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster trust, rapport, and inclusivity.
• Ensure center safety and health procedures meet licensing standards.
• Recruit, train, coach, and engage current and prospective staff.
• Guide teachers in implementing the curriculum and engage learners.
• Drive business results through enrollment growth and efficient operations.
• Organize tours and community marketing events to raise enrollment.

Skills

Center leadership

Staff coaching

Enrollment growth

Budgeting & payroll

Curriculum guidance

Health & safety compliance

Community marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field

State Administrative/Director credential

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Employee discounts


• Flexible schedule


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Training & development

Role: Preschool Center Director

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where \"Happy Happens Here\"!

At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual with daycare or preschool experience to join our team as a Preschool Center Director.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary, and benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance,, child care discounts, and more!


• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow.


• Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.


• Earn significant, monthly bonuses tied directly to enrollment growth and center capacity milestones. As our community grows, your paycheck grows.

As a Preschool Center Director at The Learning Experience, You Will:

• Lead by example, displaying passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and employees. Create an environment of trust, rapport, and inclusivity, easily connecting with diverse groups of people.


• Ensure that the physical center environment adheres to health and safety standard operating procedures, maintaining full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.


• Build and maintain a highly qualified staff by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.


• Guide our teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum, leveraging your passion for learning. Take advantage of our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, creating a fun and enriching learning experience at TLE.


• Drive consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations. Manage accounts receivable and payable, generate monthly P&L reports, and oversee employee payroll.


• Engage prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours, effectively showcasing the benefits of our program. Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.

We value your experience in daycare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply.

• Have two or more years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year of center leadership/management experience (required).


• Possess the state-specific Administrative or Director credential, as well as any other state-specific guidelines for the role.


• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field (highly preferred).


• Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.