Preschool Center Director
The Learning Experience - Oak Creek•Oak Creek, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
The Learning Experience – Oak Creek is seeking an experienced Preschool Center Director to lead our early childhood education center. We're looking for a strong people leader who can balance educational quality, teacher development, family relationships, enrollment, licensing compliance, and daily operations. As Center Director, you'll set the tone for the school and create a positive culture where children thrive, families feel connected, and teachers feel supported.
Requirements
- Childcare or preschool leadership/management experience required
- Experience in a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education program
- Strong knowledge of childcare center operations and licensing requirements
- Experience recruiting, coaching, and developing teaching teams
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Must meet applicable Wisconsin licensing requirements for Center Director
Nice To Haves
- Experience with enrollment, family tours, and retention preferred
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Business, or related field preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of the childcare center
- Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain high-quality teachers
- Build a positive, accountable, and supportive team culture
- Manage staffing and scheduling while maintaining required classroom ratios
- Ensure compliance with Wisconsin childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Monitor classroom quality and support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Conduct center tours and build relationships with prospective families
- Drive enrollment growth, family retention, and overall satisfaction
- Address family questions and concerns professionally and proactively
- Support community outreach and local enrollment events
- Manage administrative responsibilities, staffing, payroll processes, and center documentation
- Partner with ownership to achieve operational and financial goals
Benefits
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- $60,000 annual salary
- Bonus opportunities
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Employee childcare discount
- Professional development and leadership training
- Supportive ownership and leadership team
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
