Preschool Center Director: Lead Operations & Enrollment

The Learning Experience; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

State-of-the-art classrooms

Career growth

Supportive team

Job summary

The Learning Experience – Battery Park in Manhattan, NY is seeking a motivated Preschool Center Director to lead our center's business operations, develop our team, drive enrollment, and ensure an exceptional experience for children and families. You will work with an Education Director, Assistant Director, and administrative staff to ensure school success.

We value strong leadership, the ability to manage budgets, payroll, and regulatory compliance with NYC DOH/DOE, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• At least one year of childcare center leadership or management experience.
• Experience supervising employees and managing preschool or daycare operations.
• Understanding childcare licensing, health and safety standards, and compliance.
• Experience budgeting, payroll, enrollment, or financial reporting.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Early Childhood Education, or related field preferred.
• Experience with NYC DOH regulations or DOE 3-K/Pre-K programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support school leadership and employees while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Oversee daily school operations, staffing, employee performance, and HR processes.
• Ensure compliance with NYC DOH, DOE, and health and safety requirements.
• Partner with the Education Director to support educational quality and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee budgets, payroll, labor expenses, billing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Monitor enrollment, revenue, and operational performance to achieve business goals.
• Manage administrative and financial responsibilities related to NYC DOE 3-K and Pre-K programs.
• Drive enrollment growth, family retention, and tour conversion.
• Oversee lead management, admissions, marketing initiatives, and community events.
• Build positive relationships with families and address escalated concerns.
• Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and employee retention.
• Establish clear expectations, evaluate performance, and support professional growth.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Budgeting

Enrollment management

Operations management

Problem-solving

HR processes

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Early Childhood Education, or related field

Job description

The Learning Experience – Battery Park in Manhattan, NY is seeking a motivated Preschool Center Director to lead our center's business operations, develop our team, drive enrollment, and ensure an exceptional experience for children and families. You will work with an Education Director, Assistant Director, and administrative staff to ensure school success.

We value strong leadership, the ability to manage budgets, payroll, and regulatory compliance with NYC DOH/DOE, and a commitment to