Center Director for Brand New Location

The Learning Experience - Palm City•Palm City, FL

About The Position

The Preschool Center Director leads a preschool center at The Learning Experience, supporting a happy, nurturing environment where children and families thrive. The director oversees the center’s operations, licensing compliance, staff development, curriculum implementation, enrollment, family engagement, and community marketing. The role calls for a leader with preschool or daycare experience who can build an inclusive environment and support children’s learning and development. The director ensures classrooms and the broader center environment meet health and safety standards and local and state licensing requirements. They recruit, train, coach, and engage staff; guide teachers in implementing the proprietary curriculum; manage accounts receivable and payable, monthly P&L reports, and payroll; and engage prospective families through center tours and community marketing events. The position offers state-of-the-art classrooms equipped with technology, materials, and resources, along with training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and child care discounts.

Requirements

Active Florida Director credentials and any other state-specific credentials or guidelines required for the role.
DCF 45 hours, CDA, and VPK Endorsement.
At least two years of center leadership or management experience in a child care facility.
Knowledge of Florida child care licensing rules and regulations.
Experience managing and developing teachers and staff.
Experience with enrollment, family engagement, staffing, scheduling, and center operations.
Daycare or preschool experience.

Responsibilities

Lead by example and foster trust, rapport, and inclusivity with children, employees, and diverse groups of people.
Ensure the physical center environment follows health and safety standard operating procedures and complies with local and state licensing regulations.
Source, train, coach, and engage current and prospective employees to build and maintain a highly qualified staff.
Guide teachers in implementing the proprietary curriculum and use the program’s characters to create an engaging learning experience.
Drive family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations.
Manage accounts receivable and payable, generate monthly profit and loss reports, and oversee employee payroll.
Conduct in-person and virtual tours for prospective families to showcase the program.
Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.