Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience - Old Marlton Pike, NJ; Medford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K plan

Child care discounts

Employee discounts

Pet discount plan

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Old Marlton Pike, NJ is seeking a Preschool Center Director to lead our daycare/ Preschool program. You will manage day-to-day operations, ensure licensing and safety standards are met, and drive enrollment through family engagement and community events.

You will lead by example, develop a highly qualified team, and guide our teachers in delivering our curriculum with enthusiasm and inclusivity across diverse families and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and create an environment of trust, rapport, and inclusivity with diverse groups.
• Ensure center health and safety SOPs and licensing compliance.
• Build and maintain a qualified staff through sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.
• Guide teachers in implementing the proprietary curriculum and engaging learning experiences.
• Drive business results through family retention, enrollment growth, and efficient operations including payroll.
• Engage families via in-person and virtual center tours and organize community marketing events.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching staff

Family engagement

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE

State Administrative or Director credential

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Vision insurance

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 Benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K plan, a pet discount plan, 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.
• 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.

• 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.