Associate Childcare Center Director
Full Time • Downingtown, PA
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Job description:
We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Associate Center Childcare Director to lead and inspire our early childhood education team. In this vital role, you will oversee daily operations of the childcare center, ensuring a nurturing, safe, and engaging environment for children and staff alike. Your leadership will drive excellence in curriculum development, foster strong relationships with families, and promote a collaborative team culture. This position offers an exciting opportunity to shape early learning experiences while managing strategic initiatives that support the center’s growth and success.
Duties:
- Lead the development and implementation of innovative, age-appropriate curricula that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
- Supervise and support teaching staff through coaching, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development
- Manage center operations including budgeting, resource allocation, and compliance with licensing standards
- Collaborate with senior leadership to develop strategic plans that enhance program quality and community engagement
- Oversee fundraising efforts to secure additional resources for program enrichment and facility improvements
- Foster positive relationships with families through effective communication, parent meetings, and community events
- Ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for children, staff, and visitors at all times
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in classroom teaching with children in early childhood or elementary settings
- Demonstrated management or supervisory experience in an educational or childcare environment
- Strong background in curriculum development and education administration
- Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and facilitate collaboration among staff
- Experience in strategic planning, budgeting, and managing resources effectively
- Skilled in public speaking and community outreach to promote program initiatives
- Working knowledge of licensing regulations, safety standards, and best practices in early childhood education
Join us to make a meaningful impact on young learners’ lives while advancing your leadership career! We value energetic professionals committed to fostering growth, creativity, and excellence in early childhood education.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $42,000.00 - $50,000.00 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.