Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience #466; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Snacks

Uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

The Learning Experience in New York is seeking a confident Center Director to balance childcare excellence with strong leadership, enrollment growth, and family service.

You will lead staff, ensure licensing compliance, manage operations and curriculum quality, and develop community partnerships to drive occupancy and retention. This role offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits for educators.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a preschool or childcare center.
• Proven ability to grow enrollment and manage family experience.
• Strong knowledge of licensing, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with trust, inclusivity, and strong relationships.
• Own enrollment growth, tours, and conversions.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain staff.
• Ensure licensing compliance, safety, and daily operations.
• Support curriculum quality and classroom observations.
• Partner with leadership on community outreach and events.

Skills

Leadership

Enrollment Growth

Staff Development

Regulatory Compliance

Family-Centered Service

Curriculum Quality

Job description

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