Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience #461; Vernon (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience #461 is seeking a Preschool Center Director in Vernon, CT. This role leads our preschool center, ensuring safe, engaging classrooms and strong staff performance, while driving enrollment and operational excellence.

You will oversee curriculum implementation, licensing compliance, and financial operations, and you will engage families through tours and community events to grow enrollment and strengthen the center's reputation.

Qualifications

• Two+ years of center leadership/management experience.
• 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 with passion for making a positive impact on children and staff.
• Ensure center environment complies with health and safety SOPs and licensing regulations.
• Build and maintain a highly qualified staff through sourcing, training, coaching, and engagement.
• Guide teachers in implementing the proprietary curriculum and engaging learning experiences.
• Drive business results: manage AR/AP, generate monthly P&L, and oversee payroll.
• Engage families through in-person and virtual tours; organize community marketing events to raise enrollment.

Skills

Center leadership

Staff development

Licensing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance


• Competitive salary


• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Paid time off


• Vision insurance

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 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, 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.