Preschool Center Director
About The Position
Join The Learning Experience®—a nationally trusted name in early childhood education, preschool, and childcare. We’re excited to open our brand-new center in Palm Coast, FL , and we’re looking for a warm, inspiring leader to help us bring joyful learning to local families. 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.
Requirements
- 3-5+ years of preschool, childcare, or daycare center leadership experience (required).
- Florida Director or Administrative Credential (required).
- Strong knowledge of state licensing, staff management, and family communication.
- A genuine passion for early childhood education and creating a nurturing, family-focused school community.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred).
Responsibilities
- Lead a happy, high-quality preschool and daycare environment where children, families, and staff feel welcomed and supported.
- Ensure all childcare operations follow Florida licensing guidelines, health and safety standards, and TLE® policies.
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop a strong teaching team to deliver our proprietary early childhood education curriculum.
- Build meaningful relationships with families through daily communication, center tours, and community engagement events.
- Oversee key business functions including enrollment growth, family retention, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and monthly reporting.
- Create a culture of trust, collaboration, and professional excellence while modeling TLE’s mission of “Happy Happens Here.”
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k), childcare discounts, and additional employee benefits
- State-of-the-art classrooms and materials
- Ongoing professional development, leadership pathways, and tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
