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Education Management, Child Care

Center Director for Brand New Location

Palm, FLOnsiteFull TimeDirector$55,000–$65,000 /yrPosted 12 days ago

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Required skills

  • Florida Director credentials
  • DCF 45 hours
  • CDA
  • VPK Endorsement
  • child care facility
  • enrollment
  • family engagement
  • staffing
  • scheduling
  • center operations

Nice to have

  • daycare experience
  • preschool experience

Role summary

The Learning Experience is seeking a passionate Preschool Center Director for a brand new location. This role involves leading by example, ensuring health and safety compliance, building and managing qualified staff, guiding curriculum implementation, driving business results through enrollment and retention, and engaging with families and the community. The ideal candidate will have active Florida Director credentials, DCF 45 hours, CDA, VPK Endorsement, and at least two years of center leadership experience in a child care facility. Responsibilities include staff management, center operations, curriculum guidance, family engagement, and financial oversight.

Benefits:
  • Training & development
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discounts
Role: Preschool Center Director

If you are energetic, outgoing and love to plan community and in house events, Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"!

At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual with daycare or preschool experience to join our team as a Preschool Center Director.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K plan, child care discounts, and more!
  • State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
  • Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.

As a Preschool Center Director at The Learning Experience, You Will:

  • Lead by example, displaying passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and employees. Create an environment of trust, rapport, and inclusivity, easily connecting with diverse groups of people.
  • Ensure that the physical center environment adheres to health and safety standard operating procedures, maintaining full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
  • Build and maintain a highly qualified staff by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.
  • Guide our teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum, leveraging your passion for learning. Take advantage of our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, creating a fun and enriching learning experience at TLE.
  • Drive consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations. Manage accounts receivable and payable, generate monthly P&L reports, and oversee employee payroll.
  • Engage prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours, effectively showcasing the benefits of our program. Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.

What We're Looking For:
  • Active Florida Director credentials are required, as well as any other state-specific guidelines for the role.
  • Have DCF 45 hours, CDA and VPK Endorsement
  • Two or more years of center leadership/management experience working in a child care facility.
  • Knowlede of Florida child care licensing rules and regulations. 
  • Experience managing and developing teachers and staff.
  • Experience with enrollment, family engagement, staffing, scheduling, and center operations

We value your experience in daycare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply.

Apply today to become part of our team and help us create a happy and nurturing environment where children and families thrive! 
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