Business Manager (Early Childhood Education)
Location: The Learning Experience – Upper West Side, New York, NY
Salary: $50,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (9:30 AM–6:30 PM)
Business Manager – School Operations & Family Support
The Learning Experience – Upper West Side is seeking a highly organized and customer-focused Business Manager to oversee the administrative and operational functions of our early childhood education center. This role serves as the first point of contact for prospective and current families while supporting enrollment, billing, office administration, and the daily operations of the school.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing customer service, organization, and operational excellence in a fast-paced, family-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily administrative operations of the center
- Welcome prospective and current families while providing exceptional customer service
- Support enrollment, tours, registration, and family onboarding
- Assist with tuition billing, payments, and administrative recordkeeping
- Answer phones, respond to emails, and maintain accurate student and employee records
- Coordinate office supplies, vendor communications, and administrative processes
- Partner with center leadership to support enrollment growth and family retention
- Ensure compliance with company policies and New York State licensing requirements
Qualifications
- Previous office administration or business management experience required
- Childcare, preschool, or early childhood education experience preferred
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
- Excellent customer service and relationship-building abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based systems
- Reliable, professional, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work the scheduled shift of 9:30 AM–6:30 PM
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $50,000 per year
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Paid time off and recognized holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision benefit options
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- Employee childcare discount
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
Apply Today
Join The Learning Experience – Upper West Side and help create an exceptional experience for children, families, and educators by supporting the daily operations of a thriving early childhood education center.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.