Preschool Center Director
hace 9 días
Bartlett
Job DescriptionSalary: $65,000 - $75,000 + Bonus Eligible Benefits: Paid time off, Professional Development, Wellness Benefits, Childcare Discount About the Opportunity The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new childcare center in Bartlett, IL, and we're seeking an experienced, driven Preschool Center Director to lead its launch, build a strong team, and establish a thriving early childhood education program. This is more than a Center Director position—it's an opportunity to: • Build, hire, and lead your own team., • Establish a positive school culture from day one., • Welcome your first families and create lasting relationships., • Drive preschool enrollment, retention, and center growth., • Make a meaningful difference in the Bartlett community.We're looking for a hands-on childcare leader who combines early childhood education expertise, people leadership, family engagement, and business management skills to create an exceptional learning environment. What You'll Do Lead Your Team & Center Operations • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop a high-performing teaching team., • Create a positive workplace culture that supports employee engagement and retention., • Oversee daily childcare operations, staffing, scheduling, and classroom ratios., • Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards., • Ensure compliance with Illinois childcare licensing requirements and TLE standards., • Champion TLE's proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum and exceptional classroom experiences.Drive Enrollment & Business Performance, • Grow enrollment through center tours, prospective family follow-up, and community outreach., • Build meaningful relationships with prospective and current families., • Strengthen family satisfaction, engagement, and retention., • Monitor enrollment, staffing, labor, and key center performance metrics., • Manage payroll, labor costs, scheduling, and staffing levels., • Support budgeting, accounts receivable, and expense management., • Identify opportunities to improve enrollment, operational efficiency, retention, and profitability., • Partner with ownership and TLE support teams to achieve business and educational goals.What We're Looking For We're seeking a confident, relationship-focused early childhood education leader with experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or licensed learning center management. Preferred Qualifications: • 2+ years of leadership or management experience in a licensed childcare or early childhood education setting., • Previous experience as a Preschool Director, Child Care Center Director, Assistant Director, Education Director, or similar leader., • Proven ability to recruit, coach, mentor, and develop teachers., • Experience managing childcare center operations, staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgeting, or financial performance., • Experience driving preschool enrollment, family engagement, and retention., • Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and business management skills., • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or a related field required.Illinois Licensing Requirements Must meet all applicable Illinois qualifications and regulatory requirements for a licensed childcare center Director position. Why Join The Learning Experience? • Lead a brand-new preschool and childcare center from opening day., • Build your own team and establish a culture of excellence., • Make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators., • Benefit from established curriculum, proven systems, professional training, and operational support., • Access professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership advancement opportunities., • Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Ready to Build Something Great? If you're an experienced Childcare Center Director, Preschool Director, Assistant Director, or Early Childhood Education Leader ready to lead a new school, grow a team, and take the next step in your career, we want to meet you! Join The Learning Experience – Bartlett, IL as our Founding Preschool Center Director. Apply today and help create a place where children thrive, teachers grow, and families feel at home!