The Learning Experience – Banning Lewis Ranch is seeking an experienced Child Care Center Director to lead our early education center in Colorado Springs. We are looking for an accomplished early childhood leader who can develop people, build effective teams, create exceptional family experiences, maintain licensing and operational excellence, and support enrollment growth.
Leadership & Center Operations
- Lead daily operations of a licensed early childhood center serving infants through preschool.
- Create a positive, professional, and collaborative school culture.
- Maintain compliance with Colorado childcare licensing, health and safety requirements, and organizational standards.
- Oversee staffing, scheduling, labor, records, reporting, and key operational priorities.
- Maintain organized and accurate administrative systems.
Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain qualified teachers and leaders.
- Conduct classroom observations, performance evaluations, coaching, and professional development.
- Set clear expectations and provide consistent feedback and accountability.
- Develop employees through coaching, mentoring, and follow-through.
Enrollment & Family Engagement
- Create an exceptional experience for current and prospective families.
- Lead center tours, enrollment follow-up, and family retention efforts.
- Build positive and professional relationships with families.
Curriculum, Safety & Compliance
- Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P.® Curriculum.
- Conduct regular classroom, health, and safety walkthroughs.
- Ensure classrooms provide engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences.
- Maintain accurate employee files, child files, training records, and licensing documentation.
- Address health, safety, supervision, and compliance concerns promptly.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education program.
- Must meet Colorado Large Child Care Center Director qualification requirements and applicable PDIS requirements.
- Required Early Childhood Education coursework and qualifying supervisory experience.
- Working knowledge of Colorado childcare licensing requirements.
- Effective organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Comfortable using technology and data to manage operations and performance.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business Administration, or related field.
- Experience as a Center Director, School Director, Preschool Director, or senior Assistant Director.
- Experience with enrollment growth, accreditation, quality improvement, employee retention, and family satisfaction.
Our ideal Center Director is a visible and engaged leader who balances people, curriculum, operations, compliance, and culture while supporting the success of children, families, and employees.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Childcare Benefits/Discounts
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Telehealth Services
- Professional Growth & Advancement Opportunities