Center Director

Learn, Play and Grow with us…it's a great time to join The Learning Experience. We are leaders in the early education industry and our people are given the opportunity to do their best every day, in our state-of-the-art centers.

Center Directors at The Learning Experience influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

Daily responsibilities for Center Directors:

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

• Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
• Conducts classroom observations, evaluations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
• Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
• Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
• Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
• Builds and communicates weekly schedules
• Daily management of classroom ratios
• Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
• Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget. 

CUSTOMER FOCUS

• Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features/differentiators of the curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
• Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
• Executes “parent pleasers”
• Execution of our Show and Tell
• Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
• Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
• Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
• Responsible for accident/incident reporting
• Medication management
• Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
• Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience required in a 5 Star Preschool.
• Must have NC Administrative Level III credentials.
• Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field.
• Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
• CPR, First Aid, SIDS, Playground Safety, BSAC Certifications a must have.
• Demonstrate strong verbal and communication skills, exceptional organizational acumen, customer service focused, conflict resolution skills, infused with creativity and exceptional work ethics.
• Strong experience in managing smooth operations with a cost control and revenue growth mindset.
• Proficiency in computer and technology (billing system, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Social Media Platforms, and other Online Marketing avenues.