Preschool Center Director – Milford Start-Up Leader

The Learning Experience - Milford, CT; Milford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Wellness resources

Competitive salary

Job summary

The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new childcare center in Milford, CT, and is seeking an experienced Center Director to lead the school from ground up. You will balance educational quality, people leadership, family experience, and strong business operations.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, drive enrollment, manage budgeting, and ensure CT licensing compliance. This hands-on leadership role offers growth and meaningful impact in the Milford community.

Qualifications

• Experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood setting.
• 2+ years of leadership or management experience in childcare.
• Connecticut requirements for the Director position preferred.
• Experience with center operations, staffing, payroll, budgeting, or financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a brand-new center by building a high-performing team of teachers and center leaders.
• Oversee daily center operations, staffing, ratios, health, safety, and licensing compliance.
• Drive enrollment through tours, follow-ups, community outreach, and family engagement.
• Manage payroll, labor costs, scheduling, and staffing to align with enrollment.
• Support budgeting, accounts receivable, and overall financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Business Management

Education

Early Childhood Education

Business Degree

Job description

The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new childcare center in Milford, CT, and is seeking an experienced Center Director to lead the school from ground up. You will balance educational quality, people leadership, family experience, and strong business operations.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, drive enrollment, manage budgeting, and ensure CT licensing compliance. This hands-on leadership role offers growth and meaningful impact in the Milford community.