Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience #416; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401K

Pet discount

Child care discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience #416 in Winchester, VA is seeking a Preschool Center Director to lead a classroom-focused team and uphold exceptional early education standards.

You will ensure health and safety compliance, recruit and coach staff, guide our proprietary curriculum, drive enrollment, manage operations and payroll, and engage families through tours and events. This role requires state licensure knowledge and a Bachelor's degree in ECE, with the Director credential highly regarded.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or 1 year (required).
• State-specific Administrative or Director credential is required/preferred as applicable.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and foster trust, rapport, and inclusivity among staff and families.
• Ensure center environment complies with health and safety SOPs and licensing regulations.
• Source, train, coach, and engage current and prospective staff to build a qualified team.
• Guide teachers in implementing the proprietary curriculum and engaging learning experiences.
• Drive business results: retention, enrollment growth, and efficient operations; manage payroll and P&L.
• Engage families via in-person and virtual tours; organize community marketing events to drive enrollment.

Skills

Center leadership

Team management

Staff coaching

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Administrative/Director credential

Job description

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, a 401K plan, a pet discount 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.

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.