Center Director - New Preschool Opening

The Learning Experience #140•Collegeville, PA

1d•$72,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Learning Experience is seeking a Center Director to lead its new early childhood education center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, from pre-opening through ongoing operations. The director will build the teaching team, welcome the first families, establish a positive school culture, and create an environment where children can thrive. The role oversees pre-opening preparations, daily operations, staffing, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, and overall center performance. The position includes recruiting and developing staff; coordinating classroom and operational readiness for opening; supporting licensing requirements; building enrollment and family relationships; managing staffing, schedules, budgets, and center performance; and overseeing implementation of The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with an advertised salary of $72,000–$82,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Must meet Pennsylvania Child Care Center Director qualification requirements.
Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting is required.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of childcare leadership experience preferred.
Previous Center Director or Assistant Director experience strongly preferred.
Experience with new center openings preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain qualified teachers and staff.
Build a positive and supportive team culture with clear expectations and accountability.
Support staff professional development and performance.
Coordinate pre-opening staffing, classroom readiness, and operational preparations.
Support licensing requirements and establish consistent operating standards.
Conduct family tours and build pre-opening enrollment.
Partner with ownership and regional leadership on opening priorities.
Oversee daily staffing, scheduling, classroom coverage, and center operations.
Maintain compliance with Pennsylvania childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements.
Ensure appropriate classroom ratios, documentation, and quality standards.
Oversee implementation of The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum.
Build relationships with prospective and enrolled families.
Lead tours, enrollment efforts, family engagement, and retention.
Monitor staffing, labor costs, budgets, enrollment, and center performance.
Support local marketing, community events, and referral opportunities.