Child Care Center Director

The Learning Experience•Chicago, IL

6d•$73,000 - $83,000

About The Position

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where “ Happy Happens Here ”! When it comes to our people, here at The Learning Experience we are committed to giving everyone a platform to display their talents, share their ideas, and further their careers in Early Childhood Education. Compensation: $73,000.00 to $83,000.000 plus Performance-Based Bonus Incentive What We Offer: Competitive Benefits: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, Child Care Discounts, and more! State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in an immersive classroom setting utilizing the latest technology, materials, and resources to allow children to “ learn, play, and grow ”. Opportunities for Growth: Ongoing training and professional development and leadership pathways to help you meet your goals as an educator. As One of Our Happy Center Leaders You Will: Lead by example, demonstrating a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and employees by creating an environment of trust and rapport that easily relates to diverse groups of people. Maintain the physical center environment and all health/safety standard operating procedures are always in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations. Ensure the center is always fully staffed with high-performing teachers by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees. Guide our teachers by using their passion for learning to implement our proprietary curriculum and have the unique opportunity to use our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, making TLE a fun place for children to learn, play, and grow. Deliver consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and business operations. Processes and maintains accounts receivable and payable, monthly P&Ls, and employee payroll. Effectively engages prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours and organizes and executes community marketing events to drive awareness and enrollment available. Apply Now If You: Two or more years of center leadership/management experience is highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience is required. Must have state-specific Administrative or Director credentials, and any other state-specific guidelines for the role. Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field is highly preferred. Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations. Must meet any applicable background screening or state licensing requirements for the role. Compensation: $73,000.00 - $83,000.00 per year The Learning Experience At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff. At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

Requirements

At least one year of center leadership/management experience is required.
Must have state-specific Administrative or Director credentials, and any other state-specific guidelines for the role.
Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
Must meet any applicable background screening or state licensing requirements for the role.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of center leadership/management experience is highly preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in ECE or a related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead by example, demonstrating a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and employees by creating an environment of trust and rapport that easily relates to diverse groups of people.
Maintain the physical center environment and all health/safety standard operating procedures are always in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
Ensure the center is always fully staffed with high-performing teachers by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.
Guide our teachers by using their passion for learning to implement our proprietary curriculum and have the unique opportunity to use our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, making TLE a fun place for children to learn, play, and grow.
Deliver consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and business operations.
Processes and maintains accounts receivable and payable, monthly P&Ls, and employee payroll.
Effectively engages prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours and organizes and executes community marketing events to drive awareness and enrollment available.