Job Description

Benefits:

• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule

Preschool Center Director - Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience - Ledgewood, NJ

Salary: $68,000-$75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday

The Learning Experience - Ledgewood is seeking an experienced Center Director to lead our school, support our teaching team, and create an exceptional experience for children and families.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands that a successful early childhood center requires both strong operations and strong relationships. You'll lead and develop the team, maintain high standards for curriculum and compliance, support enrollment and family retention, and help create a center culture where teachers and children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the childcare center
• Lead, coach, develop, and support teachers and center leadership
• Recruit, onboard, train, and retain high-quality team members
• Maintain appropriate staffing, classroom ratios, and scheduling
• Ensure compliance with New Jersey childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback
• Build strong, professional relationships with children and families
• Support family tours, enrollment, onboarding, and retention
• Monitor center performance and identify opportunities for continued growth
• Maintain required licensing, staffing, and operational documentation
• Address family and employee concerns professionally and effectively
• Partner with regional and ownership leadership on center goals and initiatives
• Create a positive, accountable, and supportive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education setting required
• Center Director, Assistant Director, or comparable early childhood management experience strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of childcare center operations, licensing, staffing, and classroom quality
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold a team accountable
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Comfortable supporting enrollment, family relationships, and center growth
• Early Childhood Education coursework, CDA, associate degree, bachelor's degree, or related education preferred
• Must meet all applicable New Jersey licensing requirements for the Center Director position

What We Offer

• $68,000-$75,000 annual salary, based on experience and qualifications
• Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• 401(k) with available company match
• Paid time off
• Paid training and professional development
• Employee childcare discount
• Leadership development and career growth opportunities
• Support from an experienced regional leadership team

At The Learning Experience, our Center Director sets the tone for the entire school. We're looking for a leader who can build a strong team, create meaningful relationships with families, maintain high standards, and make the center a place where both children and educators are excited to be.

Apply today to lead The Learning Experience - Ledgewood and help us continue building a center where learning, teamwork, and happiness come together.

Compensation: $68,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.