Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience - Manhattan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Childcare discounts

Bonus based on performance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Manhattan is seeking a motivated Preschool Center Director to lead the center's business operations, develop the team, drive enrollment, and ensure an exceptional experience for children and families.

You will collaborate with the Education Director, Assistant Director, and administrative staff to ensure compliance with NYC DOH/DOE 3-K regulations, manage budgets, payroll, and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Requires 1+ year of childcare center leadership or management experience (2+ years preferred).
• Experience supervising employees and managing preschool or daycare operations.
• Knowledge of NYC regulations and licensing standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support school leadership and staff while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Oversee daily school operations, staffing, HR processes, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOH, DOE, and health and safety requirements.
• Partner with Education Director to support educational quality and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Budgeting

Enrollment growth

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Parental leave


• Vision insurance


• 401(k)


• Bonus based on performance


• Dental insurance

The Learning Experience – Battery Park, Manhattan, NY

Salary: $85,000 - $115,000 annually | Full-Time

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

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

We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Preschool Center Director to lead our center's business operations, develop our team, drive enrollment, and ensure an exceptional experience for children and families.

Our Center Director works alongside a dedicated Education Director, Assistant Director, and administrative team to ensure the school's success.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), childcare discounts, and more!


• State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in an engaging, well-equipped learning environment.


• Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and leadership opportunities.


• Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated educational and administrative leadership.

As a Preschool Center Director, You Will:

Leadership & Operations

• Lead, coach, and support school leadership and employees while promoting teamwork and accountability.


• Oversee daily school operations, staffing, employee performance, and HR processes.


• Ensure compliance with applicable NYC DOH, DOE, and health and safety requirements.


• Partner with the Education Director to support educational quality and regulatory compliance.

Business & Financial Management

• Oversee budgets, payroll, labor expenses, billing, collections, and financial reporting.


• Monitor enrollment, revenue, and operational performance to achieve business goals.


• Manage administrative and financial responsibilities related to NYC DOE 3-K and Pre-K programs.

Enrollment & Family Engagement

• Drive enrollment growth, family retention, and tour conversion.


• Oversee lead management, admissions, marketing initiatives, and community events.


• Build positive relationships with families and address escalated concerns.

Team Development

• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and employee retention.


• Establish clear expectations, evaluate performance, and support professional growth.

Qualifications

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


• Have experience supervising employees and managing preschool or daycare operations.


• Understand childcare licensing, health and safety standards, and compliance.


• Have experience with budgeting, payroll, enrollment, or financial reporting.


• Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.


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


• Have experience with NYC DOH regulations or DOE 3-K/Pre-K programs (preferred).

Previous experience as a Center Director, Assistant Director, Operations Director, or Childcare Business Manager is highly valued.