Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience`; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 59,500 - 80,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Training & development

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience is hiring a Preschool Center Director in Owings Mills, MD. You will lead a welcoming center, ensuring quality care and compliant operations while partnering with families to support children's growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and have strong licensing knowledge. You will oversee staff, curriculum delivery, payroll, and community outreach to drive enrollment and quality service.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year (required).
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and build a trusting, inclusive environment for children, families and staff.
• Ensure health and safety standards and licensing compliance across the center.
• Recruit, train and mentor a qualified staff team and coordinate ongoing development.
• Guide teachers with the proprietary curriculum and engaging learning experiences.
• Drive enrollment, manage accounts receivable/payable and oversee payroll.
• Engage families with in-person and virtual tours and community events.

Skills

Center leadership

People management

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelors in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Pay: $70,000 per year

Benefits

• 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

Role

Preschool Center Director

At The Learning Experience, you can have the opportunity to create a positive and engaging learning environment for preschool children, where happy happens here is not just a motto but a way of life.

What We Offer

• Competitive benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Apply Today if you

• Have three 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.

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

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 franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.