Preschool Center Director
About The Position
The Preschool Center Director leads a childcare center at The Learning Experience, supporting a positive, inclusive environment for children, families, and employees. The role oversees center health and safety and compliance with local and state licensing regulations; staff recruitment, training, coaching, and engagement; and implementation of the company’s proprietary curriculum. The director also manages business operations, including enrollment, family retention, accounts receivable and payable, monthly profit-and-loss reporting, and payroll. The role engages prospective families through in-person and virtual tours and organizes community marketing events.
Requirements
- At least one year of center leadership or management experience is required.
- Possess the state-specific Administrative or Director credential and meet other state-specific guidelines for the role.
- Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Two or more years of center leadership or management experience is highly preferred.
- A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is highly preferred.
- Daycare or preschool experience is valued.
Responsibilities
- Lead by example and foster trust, rapport, and inclusivity among children, employees, and diverse groups of people.
- Ensure the center environment follows health and safety 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 company’s proprietary curriculum and use its characters to support engaging learning experiences.
- Drive family retention, conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations.
- Manage accounts receivable and payable, prepare monthly P&L reports, and oversee employee payroll.
- Conduct in-person and virtual tours for prospective families.
- Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts, including childcare and pet discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Leadership pathways
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
