Preschool Center Director

The Learning Experience #498•Bartlett, IL

6d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Learning Experience is opening a new childcare center in Bartlett, Illinois, and is seeking a Preschool Center Director to lead the launch, build and develop a team, establish the school culture, and create a thriving early childhood education program. The Director will oversee center operations and education, build relationships with families, and drive enrollment, retention, and business performance. The role partners with ownership and TLE support teams to achieve educational and business goals.

Requirements

Must meet all applicable Illinois qualifications and regulatory requirements for a licensed childcare center Director position.
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or a related field required.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and business management skills.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of leadership or management experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting.
Previous experience as a Preschool Director, Child Care Center Director, Assistant Director, Education Director, or similar leader.
Proven ability to recruit, coach, mentor, and develop teachers.
Experience managing childcare center operations, staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, or financial performance.
Experience driving preschool enrollment, family engagement, and retention.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing teaching team.
Create a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and retention.
Oversee daily childcare operations, staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios.
Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards.
Ensure compliance with Illinois childcare licensing requirements and TLE standards.
Champion TLE's proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum and exceptional classroom experiences.
Grow enrollment through center tours, prospective family follow-up, and community outreach.
Build meaningful relationships with prospective and current families.
Strengthen family satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
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, operational efficiency, retention, and profitability.
Partner with ownership and TLE support teams to achieve business and educational goals.