Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience - Piscataway; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Piscataway is seeking a Center Director to lead a team in creating a positive impact on children's lives while ensuring compliance with educational standards. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of management experience, preferably two, in an early childhood setting. Responsibilities include staff training, curriculum development, and driving enrollment growth through community engagement. Competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k) and performance bonuses, are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year in center leadership, two years preferred.
• State-specific Administrative or Director credential required.
• In-depth understanding of state licensing rules.

Responsibilities

• Create an inclusive environment and connect with diverse groups.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Source, train, and coach a highly qualified staff.
• Guide teachers in curriculum implementation.
• Drive business results including family retention and enrollment growth.
• Conduct tours and organize community marketing events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Training and Development

Curriculum Development

Business Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

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 teachers in implementing proprietary curriculum, leveraging passion for learning. Use engaging characters to drive curriculum, creating fun and enriching learning experience.
• Drive consistent business results: family retention, conversion, enrollment growth, efficient operations. Manage accounts receivable/payable, generate monthly P&L reports, oversee payroll.
• Engage prospective families through in-person and virtual tours, showcase benefits. Organize community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.

Qualifications

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