Child Care Executive Director
6 days ago
Bolingbrook
Job DescriptionBenefits: • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Dental insurance, • Employee discounts, • Health insurance, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off As a Executive Center Director, you will lead 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: $67,000$96,000 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 You will set the standard for excellence, professionalism, and care while driving strong operational and financial performance. 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 careEnrollment & 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 reviewsFinancial & Operational Excellence, • Manage budgets and revenue targets, • Ensure accurate billing, tuition collection, and responsible discounting, • Identify efficiencies while preserving the premium experience families expectQuality, 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 excellenceQualifications, • 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, • Bachelors 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