Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually Sign on Bonus: $1,000 Location: Kings Park, NY Schedule: Full-Time - Monday - Friday Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Childcare Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement and more
Lead a Center. Develop a Team. Make an Impact.
The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Child Care Center Director to lead our Kings Park early childhood education center.
This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing teachers, building relationships with families, growing enrollment, and creating an exceptional environment for children and staff.
What You'll Do
Lead daily operations of a licensed childcare center
Recruit, coach, develop, and retain a strong teaching team
Build a positive, collaborative center culture
Maintain compliance with New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Ensure high-quality early learning and consistent curriculum implementation
Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
Lead center tours and support enrollment and family retention
Monitor staffing, labor, enrollment, budgets, and center performance
Maintain accurate staff and child records
Support local marketing and community engagement
Qualifications
At least 1 year of childcare center management or people leadership experience required; 2+ years preferred
Must meet applicable New York State requirements for the Center Director role
Early childhood education or licensed childcare experience strongly preferred
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or related field preferred
Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, safety, and classroom quality standards
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Must meet applicable background screening, health, and training requirements
Why Join TLE
$65,000–$75,000 annual salary
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
401(k)
Childcare discounts
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development and ongoing training
Career growth and leadership opportunities
Curriculum, technology, and classroom resources
Ready to lead a team and make a difference for children and families? Apply today to join The Learning Experience in Kings Park!
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Selden, NY
Salary
$65,000–$75,000 Per Year
Skills
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Vision Planunmatched
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