Preschool Center Director — Lead, Grow & Inspire ECE

The Learning Experience - Franklin, MA; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Stock options plan

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Franklin is seeking an experienced Center Director to lead our school with a strong focus on educational excellence, operational success, and team development. This leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys coaching educators, building meaningful relationships with families, and creating an engaging environment where children and staff can thrive.

As Center Director, you will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with licensing regulations, support

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Director I and Director II Certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience in a licensed early childhood education center.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for developing educators and delivering exceptional early childhood programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for the center's daily operations, educational programs, and staff.
• Recruit, coach, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of early childhood educators.
• Ensure full compliance with all Massachusetts EEC licensing regulations and company standards.
• Promote exceptional classroom quality and support continuous teacher development.
• Build strong relationships with families to drive enrollment and retention.
• Monitor center performance, staffing, budgets, and operational goals.
• Foster a positive, collaborative culture for children, families, and employees.
• Partner with ownership to implement strategic initiatives and achieve business objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Coaching educators

Enrollment growth

Education

Massachusetts Director I Certification

Massachusetts Director II Certification

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Learning Experience – Franklin is seeking an experienced Center Director to lead our school with a strong focus on educational excellence, operational success, and team development. This leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys coaching educators, building meaningful relationships with families, and creating an engaging environment where children and staff can thrive.

As Center Director, you will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with licensing regulations, support