Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience #498•Bartlett, IL

2d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new childcare center in Bartlett, IL and we're looking for an experienced Preschool Center Director to build and lead our school from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity to build and lead your own team, shape center culture from day one, welcome and build relationships with your first families, drive enrollment and center growth, and make a meaningful impact in the Milford community. We're looking for a hands-on early childhood leader who can balance educational quality, team leadership, family experience, and strong business operations.

Requirements

Experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or a related field required.
Must meet applicable Illinois requirements for the Director position.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of leadership or management experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood setting.
Previous Center Director, Child Care Director, Assistant Director, Education Director, or similar leadership experience.
Experience recruiting, coaching, and developing teachers.
Experience with center operations, staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, or financial management.
Experience supporting enrollment growth and family engagement.
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and business management skills.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
Build a positive culture focused on engagement and retention.
Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios.
Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards.
Ensure compliance with Connecticut childcare licensing requirements and TLE standards.
Champion TLE's proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum and high-quality classroom experiences.
Drive enrollment through center tours, family follow-up, and community outreach.
Build strong relationships with prospective and current families.
Support family retention and satisfaction.
Monitor enrollment, staffing, labor, and key center performance metrics.
Manage payroll, labor costs, scheduling, and staffing levels.
Support budgeting, accounts receivable, and expense management.
Identify opportunities to improve enrollment, retention, efficiency, and business results.
Partner with ownership and TLE support teams to achieve center goals.