Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience - Clermont - Golden Eagle•Four Corners, FL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"! At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education. We are seeking an experienced, energetic, and results-driven Center Director to lead the day-to-day operations and growth of our early childhood education center. The Center Director is responsible for creating a positive environment for children, families, and employees while driving enrollment growth, family retention, staff performance, curriculum quality, licensing compliance, and overall center success.

Requirements

Two or more years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year of center leadership/management experience (required).
Possess the Florida state-specific Administrative or Director credential, as well as any other state-specific guidelines for the role.
Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
Experience in daycare or preschool settings.

Nice To Haves

Hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field (highly preferred).

Responsibilities

Lead by example, displaying passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and employees.
Create an environment of trust, rapport, and inclusivity, easily connecting with diverse groups of people.
Ensure that the physical center environment adheres to health and safety standard operating procedures, maintaining full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
Build and maintain a highly qualified staff by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.
Guide teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum, leveraging your passion for learning.
Take advantage of our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, creating a fun and enriching learning experience at TLE.
Drive consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations.
Manage accounts receivable and payable, generate monthly P&L reports, and oversee employee payroll.
Engage prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours, effectively showcasing the benefits of our program.
Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.
Take ownership of center enrollment growth and occupancy goals.
Lead prospective family tours, follow up with leads, and help convert inquiries into registrations and enrollments.
Monitor enrollment trends, classroom capacity, expected graduations, withdrawals, and upcoming start dates.
Partner with the leadership team on local marketing, community outreach, family events, referral opportunities, and employer partnerships to generate new enrollment.
Build strong relationships with current families to support retention, referrals, and long-term satisfaction.
Lead by example and create a positive, professional, accountable, and inclusive center culture.
Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, develop, and retain high-performing teachers and staff.
Provide daily leadership, direction, and accountability to the center team.
Ensure appropriate staffing levels and classroom ratios are maintained at all times.
Oversee employee performance, attendance, training, coaching, and corrective action when needed.
Ensure full compliance with state licensing, health, safety, and center operating requirements.
Maintain readiness for licensing visits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.
Support teachers in implementing curriculum and maintaining high-quality classroom environments.
Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching and feedback to staff.
Respond promptly to family questions, concerns, and service issues.
Lead staff meetings and communicate center expectations, goals, policies, and important updates.
Ensure employee, child, classroom, and licensing records are accurate, organized, and current.
Maintain a safe, welcoming, clean, and professional center environment.