The Learning Experience

Center Director

The Learning Experience$85K — $100K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of leadership/management experience in an educational center preferred
  • Professional teaching experience with infants to preschool-aged children required
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field preferred
  • Strong familiarity with state licensing rules and regulations
  • CPR and First Aid Certification preferred
  • Must meet state-specific requirements for the role

Responsibilities

  • Identify and interview prospective teachers; build talent networks
  • Conduct classroom observations and provide motivating feedback
  • Manage team execution of curriculum according to brand standards
  • Train and develop staff using a growth mindset
  • Address employee concerns objectively and recommend actions
  • Build and communicate weekly center schedules
  • Manage classroom ratios effectively
  • Ensure compliance with new hire paperwork and employee file regulations

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Employee discounts
  • Free food & snacks
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Training & development


Center Directors at influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

Daily responsibilities for Center Directors:

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
  • Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
  • Conducts classroom observations, evaluations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
  • Manages team to ensure curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
  • Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
  • Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
  • Builds and communicates weekly schedules
  • Daily management of classroom ratios
  • Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
  • Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.

CUSTOMER FOCUS
  • Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features/points of difference with our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
  • Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
  • Executes "parent pleasers"
  • Execution of our Show and Tell
  • Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
  • Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
  • Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
  • Responsible for accident/incident reporting
  • Medication management
  • Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
  • Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations

Qualifications:
  • Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required.
  • Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
  • Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field highly preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
  • CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.
  • Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.


Compensation: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

About The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience is a leading provider of early education services in the United States. The company operates over 300 centers across the country, offering a range of programs for children from six weeks to six years old. The Learning Experience is committed to providing children with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment, and has a team of experienced teachers and staff who are dedicated to helping children reach their full potential. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida.
Learn more about The Learning Experience
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$200 million

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