Center Director
Glastonbury, CT
Center Director
Full Time • Glastonbury, CT
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Employee discounts
Join one of the fastest-growing Academies of Early Education in the nation, where “Happy Happens Here!”
At The Learning Experience (TLE), we are dedicated to creating a positive, nurturing environment where children, families, and teachers can thrive. We provide our Center Directors with the resources, training, and support needed to lead a successful early childhood education center.
What We Offer
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Competitive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), pet discount plan, childcare discounts, and more.
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State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Work in engaging classrooms equipped with quality materials, technology, and resources.
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Professional Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.
As a Center Director, You Will:
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Lead with Purpose: Create a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture for children, families, and employees while leading by example.
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Maintain Safety & Compliance: Ensure the center meets all health, safety, and state licensing requirements and maintains a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
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Build a Strong Team: Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain qualified teachers and support staff while promoting teamwork and accountability.
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Support Educational Excellence: Guide teachers in implementing TLE’s curriculum and creating engaging learning experiences that help children learn, play, and grow.
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Manage Center Operations: Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, enrollment, and other administrative responsibilities.
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Drive Enrollment & Family Engagement: Conduct tours, build relationships with prospective families, support family retention, and create opportunities to increase enrollment.
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Build Community Connections: Plan and participate in community events and marketing initiatives that increase awareness of the center and strengthen relationships with local families.
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Coach & Develop Staff: Provide ongoing feedback, recognition, and coaching to help teachers grow professionally and provide high-quality care.
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Create a Culture of Happiness: Foster an environment where children feel safe and supported, families feel valued, and employees feel appreciated and empowered.
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Has at least one year of center leadership or management experience; two or more years is highly preferred.
- Holds the required state-specific Director or Administrative credential.
- Has a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, highly preferred.
- Has strong knowledge of state licensing regulations and early childhood best practices.
- Has excellent communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Is passionate about developing teachers and creating a positive experience for children and families.
- Is comfortable balancing people leadership, classroom support, family relationships, and business operations.
Experience in a daycare, preschool, or early childhood education setting is highly valued.
Ready to Lead?
If you are a passionate early childhood leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and educators, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today and join The Learning Experience, where Happy Happens Here!
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special
Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.