Preschool Center Director - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience`; Bristow (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

The Learning Experience in Prince William County, VA seeks a dedicated Preschool Center Director to oversee daily operations, support classroom excellence, and help build a positive, thriving school community.

The ideal candidate will lead teaching teams, ensure Virginia licensing compliance, drive enrollment goals, and partner with ownership and regional leadership while fostering a collaborative, child-centered environment that families trust.

Qualifications

• Must meet Virginia's licensed childcare Center Director qualification requirements.
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing teaching teams.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of a licensed childcare and preschool center.
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop teaching staff.
• Manage teacher scheduling, staffing, and classroom ratios.
• Ensure compliance with Virginia childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Support implementation of curriculum and lead classroom observations.
• Build strong relationships with families and address questions or concerns.
• Lead family tours and support enrollment and retention.
• Monitor center performance, enrollment goals, and operational priorities.
• Maintain licensing documentation and school records.
• Partner with ownership and regional leadership on center goals and improvements.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Early Childhood Education degree

Job description

Preschool Center Director - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Prince William County, VA

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

Salary: $58,000-$65,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

About The Opportunity

Are you an experienced childcare leader who is passionate about early childhood education, developing strong teaching teams, and creating an exceptional experience for children and families?

The Learning Experience in Prince William County is seeking a dedicated Preschool Center Director to oversee daily school operations, support classroom excellence, and help build a positive, thriving school community.

We're looking for a hands‑on leader who understands that a successful childcare center is built on strong relationships, consistent classroom quality, and a team that feels supported and motivated.

Bilingual English/Spanish candidates are especially encouraged to apply!

What You'll Do

• Oversee daily operations of a licensed childcare and preschool center
• Recruit, onboard, coach, and develop teaching staff
• Manage teacher scheduling, staffing, and classroom ratios
• Ensure compliance with Virginia childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback to teachers
• Build strong relationships with families and address questions or concerns
• Lead prospective family tours and support enrollment and retention
• Monitor center performance, enrollment goals, and operational priorities
• Maintain accurate licensing documentation and school records
• Partner with ownership and regional leadership on center goals and improvements
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment

Qualifications

• Must meet Virginia's licensed childcare Center Director qualification requirements
• Previous professional experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting required
• Previous Center Director, Assistant Director, or comparable childcare leadership experience strongly preferred
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing teaching teams
• Strong understanding of Virginia childcare licensing requirements
• Experience supporting enrollment, family engagement, and center operations
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to balance operational responsibilities with classroom and staff support
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
• Early Childhood Education degree or other qualifying credentials preferred

What We Offer

• $58,000-$65,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications
• Full‑time Monday-Friday schedule
• Paid professional development and leadership training
• Employee childcare discount
• Supportive ownership and regional leadership
• Opportunities for continued professional growth

The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.

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