Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience - Clermont - Golden Eagle; Florida; Presencial; USD 65.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free snacks

Uniforms provided

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Descripción de la vacante

The Learning Experience - Clermont - Golden Eagle is seeking a confident, results‑driven Preschool Center Director to lead operations, enrollment growth, family service, staff performance, and compliance across a busy learning center in Florida.

You will balance exceptional childcare with strong leadership, ensure licensing readiness, maintain curriculum quality, and drive ongoing center performance while building lasting relationships with families and staff.

Formación

• Two+ years of center leadership/management experience.
• Florida Administrative or Director credential.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Responsabilidades

• Take ownership of enrollment growth and occupancy goals.
• Conduct tours and communicate program value to prospective families.
• Lead and develop center staff, ensuring a professional, inclusive environment.
• Ensure licensing compliance, health and safety standards, and daily operations are met.
• Support curriculum quality and teacher development.
• Monitor financials, payroll, and tuition collection at center level.
• Collaborate with ownership on budgeting and performance metrics.
• Drive family retention, satisfaction, and referrals.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Staff development

Enrollment growth

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Florida Administrative/Director credential

Descripción del empleo

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

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 seeking a confident, results-driven Center Director who can successfully balance exceptional childcare, strong staff leadership, outstanding family service, regulatory compliance, and consistent enrollment growth.

The Center Director is responsible for creating a positive environment for children, families, and employees while driving enrollment growth, family retention, staff performance, curriculum quality, licensing compliance, and overall center success.

What We Offer:

Competitive Benefits: performance bonus, benefits, 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.

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.

Enrollment Growth & Family Experience

Take ownership of center enrollment, occupancy, and retention goals.

Conduct in-person and virtual tours and effectively communicate the value of our program to prospective families.

Follow up with leads and support the conversion of inquiries into tours, registrations, and enrollments.

Monitor enrollment trends, classroom capacity, upcoming start dates, graduations, and withdrawals.

Build strong relationships with current families to support retention, satisfaction, and referrals.

Respond promptly and professionally to family questions, concerns, and service issues.

Partner with the leadership team on community outreach, family events, referral opportunities, employer partnerships, and local marketing initiatives.

Staff Leadership & Retention

Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, develop, and retain high-performing teachers and staff.

Provide daily leadership, direction, and accountability to the center team.

Create an environment of trust, professionalism, inclusivity, and teamwork.

Monitor employee performance, attendance, engagement, and training.

Provide coaching, feedback, recognition, and corrective action when appropriate.

Lead staff meetings and clearly communicate center goals, policies, expectations, and important updates.

Support strong 30-, 60-, and 90-day employee retention through effective onboarding and leadership.

Licensing, Safety & Operations

Ensure full compliance with state licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and center operating procedures.

Maintain appropriate staffing levels and classroom ratios at all times.

Maintain readiness for licensing visits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

Ensure employee, child, classroom, and licensing records are accurate, organized, and current.

Maintain a safe, secure, clean, welcoming, and professional center environment.

Oversee daily center operations and ensure established policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Curriculum & Classroom Quality

Support teachers in implementing the proprietary curriculum and creating engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to teachers.

Maintain high standards for classroom quality, organization, engagement, and curriculum implementation.

Work with the leadership team to ensure teachers receive the support, resources, and training necessary to succeed.

Business & Financial Performance

Drive consistent business results through enrollment growth, family retention, strong staffing, and efficient operations.

Monitor accounts receivable and support timely tuition collection.

Oversee or coordinate payroll, accounts payable, and other center-level financial responsibilities.

Review center performance, labor utilization, enrollment trends, and key operating metrics.

Partner with ownership to support budgeting, P&L review, and overall financial performance.

Success in This Role Is Measured By

Consistent enrollment and occupancy growth.

Strong lead-to-tour and tour-to-enrollment conversion.

Family retention, satisfaction, and referrals.

Strong employee retention, engagement, and performance.

Consistent licensing, health, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Appropriate classroom staffing and ratios.

High-quality curriculum implementation and classroom environments.

Strong leadership, communication, and accountability.

Efficient center operations and financial performance.

A positive experience for children, families, and employees.

The ideal Center Director is a confident leader who combines strong people leadership with a growth mindset and business acumen. This individual should be comfortable leading staff, engaging prospective families, conducting tours, following up with leads, building community relationships, resolving problems, maintaining compliance, and taking ownership of enrollment and overall center performance.

Success in this role is measured by:

Consistent enrollment and occupancy growth

Strong lead-to-tour and tour-to-enrollment conversion

Family retention and referrals

Strong employee retention and engagement

Consistent licensing and regulatory compliance

A safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained center environment

Consistent adherence to health and safety procedures

High-quality curriculum implementation across classrooms

Strong classroom quality and developmentally appropriate learning experiences

Proper classroom ratios and staffing

Strong teacher performance, coaching, and development

Effective leadership and communication

A positive experience for children, families, and employees

Apply Now If You:

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 Florida 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.

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

Apply today to become part of our team and help us create a happy and nurturing environment where children and families thrive!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.