Center Director

Location: Oklahoma City
Workplace: On-site
Employment: Full-time
Compensation: $55k – $60k

About this role

Benefits:

Free uniforms
Health insurance
Paid time off
Signing bonus
Vision insurance
401(k)
Bonus based on performance

Location: OKC, OK
Pay: $55,00-$60,000
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Full Time
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

$3,000 Sign On Bonus after 90 Days

The Learning Experience is hiring a Center Director to lead the daily operations of our early childhood education center.

The Center Director leads teachers and staff, builds relationships with families, drives enrollment, maintains licensing and safety standards, and manages center performance.

What You'll Do

Inspires Happiness

Create a welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.

Build positive relationships with families, children, and team members
Create a professional, supportive, and collaborative center culture
Address family and staff questions or concerns promptly
Recognize and support team members

Takes Ownership

Lead the center and take responsibility for its day-to-day performance.

Manage staffing, scheduling, enrollment, and center operations
Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified teachers
Set priorities and address operational challenges
Monitor center performance and follow through on action items

Builds Trust

Lead through communication, coaching, and consistency.

Coach and develop teachers and center staff
Set clear expectations and provide regular feedback
Maintain strong communication with families
Handle employee and family concerns professionally and confidentially

Drives Operational Excellence

Maintain a safe, compliant, and well-run childcare center.

Ensure compliance with state childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
Maintain appropriate staffing, classroom ratios, and required records
Oversee implementation of TLE's curriculum and operating standards
Monitor staffing, labor, budgets, enrollment, and key performance indicators
Review center financial performance and manage resources responsibly
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe center

Elevates the Brand

Grow enrollment and represent The Learning Experience in the community.

Lead center tours and follow up with prospective families
Monitor enrollment, retention, and family engagement
Support local marketing, events, referrals, and community outreach
Build relationships with current and prospective families
Maintain TLE brand and quality standards

Qualifications

At least 1 year of childcare center management or people leadership experience required; 2+ years preferred
Experience in childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education
Must meet applicable state Director or Administrator requirements
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or related field preferred
Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, safety, and classroom standards
Experience leading, coaching, and developing employees
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Must meet applicable background screening, health, and regulatory requirements

If you have early childhood education leadership experience and are ready to lead a center, team, and growing community of families, apply today to join The Learning Experience.

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