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Center Director

The Learning Experience

  • GLASTONBURY, CT
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    Highlights

    Support Educational Excellence: Guide teachers in implementing TLE's curriculum and creating engaging learning experiences that help children learn, play, and grow. As a Center Director, You Will: Lead with Purpose: Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture for children, families, and employees while leading by example.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGLASTONBURY, CT

    Description

    Benefits:
    • 401(k)
    • Bonus based on performance
    • Employee discounts
    Join one of the fastest-growing Academies of Early Education in the nation, where “Happy Happens Here!”

    At The Learning Experience (TLE), we are dedicated to creating a positive, nurturing environment where children, families, and teachers can thrive. We provide our Center Directors with the resources, training, and support needed to lead a successful early childhood education center.

    What We Offer

    • Competitive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), pet discount plan, childcare discounts, and more.

    • State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Work in engaging classrooms equipped with quality materials, technology, and resources.

    • Professional Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.

    As a Center Director, You Will:

    • Lead with Purpose: Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture for children, families, and employees while leading by example.

    • Maintain Safety & Compliance: Ensure the center meets all health, safety, and state licensing requirements and maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.

    • Build a Strong Team: Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain qualified teachers and support staff while promoting teamwork and accountability.

    • Support Educational Excellence: Guide teachers in implementing TLE's curriculum and creating engaging learning experiences that help children learn, play, and grow.

    • Manage Center Operations: Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, enrollment, and other administrative responsibilities.

    • Drive Enrollment & Family Engagement: Conduct tours, build relationships with prospective families, support family retention, and create opportunities to increase enrollment.

    • Build Community Connections: Plan and participate in community events and marketing initiatives that increase awareness of the center and strengthen relationships with local families.

    • Coach & Develop Staff: Provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and coaching to help teachers grow professionally and provide high-quality care.

    • Create a Culture of Happiness: Foster an environment where children feel safe and supported, families feel valued, and employees feel appreciated and empowered.

    We Are Looking For Someone Who:

    • Has at least one year of center leadership or management experience; two or more years is highly preferred.

    • Holds the required state-specific Director or Administrative credential.

    • Has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, highly preferred.

    • Has strong knowledge of state licensing regulations and early childhood best practices.

    • Has excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

    • Is passionate about developing teachers and creating a positive experience for children and families.

    • Is comfortable balancing people leadership, classroom support, family relationships, and business operations.

    Experience in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting is highly valued.

    Ready to Lead?

    If you are a passionate early childhood leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and educators, we would love to hear from you!

    Apply today and join The Learning Experience, where Happy Happens Here!

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