Benefits
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
The Learning Experience – A Premium Early Childhood Education Experience
“Happy Happens Here”
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation and lead a premium child care center known for excellence, innovation, and exceptional family experiences. At The Learning Experience (TLE), we deliver more than child care—we provide a high‑end early education environment where children thrive, families feel confident, and educators build meaningful, long‑term careers.
As an Executive Center Director, you will support local area centers/directors with leading a top‑tier team, uphold the highest standards in early childhood education, and ensure every family experiences the quality, care, and professionalism that define our brand.
Compensation
$73,000–$99,000 annually
Why Join Our Premium Program
Exceptional Benefits & Perks
- Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
- Childcare Discounts
- And more!
State‑of‑the‑Art, Premium Facilities
- Beautifully designed classrooms with modern technology and enriched learning materials
- A clean, safe, and polished environment that is always tour‑ready
- Proprietary curriculum delivered with consistency and excellence
Professional Growth & Leadership Development
- Ongoing training and leadership coaching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clear advancement pathways within a growing national brand
Key Responsibilities
People & Culture
- Recruit, hire, and retain high‑performing educators who reflect premium service standards
- Build a professional, respectful, and inclusive culture aligned with TLE values
- Conduct monthly team meetings focused on excellence, accountability, and growth
- Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and annual reviews
- Maintain employee turnover below 40% annually
- Serve as a trusted leader for staff and families, resolving concerns with discretion and care
Enrollment & Family Experience
- Deliver a luxury‑level tour and enrollment experience for prospective families
- Execute marketing and community outreach strategies that support enrollment goals
- Maintain strong enrollment, retention, and lead‑to‑start conversion metrics
- Build lasting relationships with families rooted in trust, communication, and satisfaction
- Manage online presence, social media engagement, and positive reviews
Financial & Operational Excellence
- Manage budgets and revenue targets
- Ensure accurate billing, tuition collection, and responsible discounting
- Identify efficiencies while preserving the premium experience families expect
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure full compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations
- Maintain immaculate classrooms and common areas at all times
- Ensure proper supervision, documentation, and secure record‑keeping
- Leverage TLE systems and tools to drive consistency and operational excellence
Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of child care center leadership or people management experience (2+ years preferred)
- Proven salesmanship and business‑growth experience, with the ability to drive enrollment, conversion, and retention in a premium service environment
- Demonstrated success in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing high‑performing teams
- Strong ability to hold staff accountable to performance goals, expectations, and professional standards
- Confident, solution‑focused conflict resolution skills, including addressing employee performance issues and family concerns with professionalism and care
- Required state Director or Administrative Credential and ability to meet all licensing and background requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, or a related field preferred
- Solid understanding of early childhood education best practices and licensing regulations
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Results‑driven mindset with the ability to balance educational excellence and business performance