The Learning Experience - Fish Hawk Verified
Education Management, Child Care
Center Director
Newington, CTOnsiteFull TimeDirector$60,000–$65,000 /yrPosted 1 month ago
Required skills
- childcare
- daycare
- preschool
- early childhood leadership
- Connecticut licensing regulations
- childcare compliance
- team leadership
- enrollment growth
- family retention
- customer service
Nice to have
- Early Childhood Education
- proprietary curriculum
Role summary
The Learning Experience is seeking a passionate and experienced Center Director for its Academy of Early Education in Central Connecticut. The role involves leading a team, supporting families, driving enrollment, and ensuring excellence in center operations. Responsibilities include recruiting, training, and coaching educators, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing daily operations (staffing, payroll, budgeting), and driving enrollment growth through customer service and community outreach. A minimum of 2 years of childcare leadership experience and knowledge of Connecticut licensing regulations are required. A Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
Benefits:
Location: Central Connecticut
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here®!"
At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to creating a place where children learn, play, and grow through our proprietary curriculum and engaging cast of beloved characters. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Center Director who will lead our team, support our families, drive enrollment, and ensure excellence in every aspect of center operations.
As a Center Director, You Will:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
Location: Central Connecticut
Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 per year
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here®!"
At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to creating a place where children learn, play, and grow through our proprietary curriculum and engaging cast of beloved characters. We are seeking a passionate and experienced Center Director who will lead our team, support our families, drive enrollment, and ensure excellence in every aspect of center operations.
As a Center Director, You Will:
- Lead by example, creating an environment of trust, teamwork, positivity, and inclusivity for children, families, and staff.
- Recruit, train, coach, and inspire a high-performing team of educators.
- Support teachers in implementing The Learning Experience's proprietary curriculum and programs.
- Ensure full compliance with Connecticut licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and company policies.
- Drive enrollment growth and family retention through exceptional customer service, engaging center tours, open houses, and community outreach efforts.
- Manage daily center operations, including staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, inventory, and purchasing.
- Plan, coordinate, and participate in community events, open houses, enrollment events, and local marketing initiatives to build brand awareness, strengthen community partnerships, and increase enrollment.
- Maintain a safe, nurturing, and joyful learning environment where children can thrive.
- Minimum of 2 years of childcare, daycare, preschool, or early childhood leadership experience required.
- Strong knowledge of Connecticut licensing regulations and childcare compliance requirements.
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Proven ability to lead teams, drive enrollment, and build strong relationships with families and the community.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and business management skills.
- A passion for early childhood education and The Learning Experience mission of making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
- Competitive Salary: $60,000 - $65,000 annually
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Child Care Discounts
- Professional Development & Career Growth Opportunities
- Supportive Team Environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and your community
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