Center Director - New Preschool Opening
About The Position
The Learning Experience is opening a new early childhood education center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and is hiring a Center Director to lead the school from its pre-opening phase onward. The Director will build the teaching team, welcome the center’s 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 Director will work with ownership and regional leadership on opening priorities and oversee implementation of The Learning Experience’s L.E.A.P. Curriculum. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with a stated annual salary range of $72,000–$82,000 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.
- Knowledge of childcare licensing and staffing.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of childcare leadership experience is preferred.
- Previous Center Director or Assistant Director experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience with new center openings is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain qualified teachers and staff.
- Build a positive, supportive team culture with clear expectations and accountability.
- Support professional development and employee 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 and 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.
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
