Preschool Center Director

Location

Colorado Springs, CO (Cimarron Hills)

Type

Full Time

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"! Preschool Director / Center Director

The Learning Experience – Colorado Springs, CO (Cimarron Hills)

Salary: $65,000 - $75,000 annually

Are you a passionate leader who enjoys developing teachers, supporting families, growing enrollment, and creating an exceptional early education experience? The Learning Experience-Cimarron Hills is seeking an experienced Preschool Director to lead daily operations, develop a high-performing team, maintain licensing compliance, and foster a positive culture where children, families, and employees thrive.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead all aspects of center operations, staffing, enrollment, and family engagement.
  • Recruit, hire, train, coach, and develop teachers and leaders.
  • Ensure compliance with Colorado licensing, health and safety standards, and company expectations.
  • Support curriculum implementation and classroom quality.
  • Conduct classroom observations, coaching sessions, and performance evaluations.
  • Build strong relationships with families and the local community.
  • Drive enrollment growth, retention, and team engagement.
  • Create a culture of accountability, communication, teamwork, and professional growth.

What Success Looks Like:

  • Fully staffed classrooms
  • Strong family satisfaction and retention
  • Licensing and accreditation compliance
  • Positive center culture
  • Teacher development and retention
  • Consistent curriculum implementation
  • Enrollment growth and operational excellence
Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3-5 years of "Leadership" experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool
  • Formal Education ECE Degree (Preferred)
  • Colorado Shines PDIS Large Center Director Certificate required
  • ECE Coursework, PDIS credentials and supervisory experience required
  • Strong knowledge of licensing regulations and early childhood education
  • Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing teams
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Flexible (rotating) schedule including opening, closing, evening, or weekend events
Strong technology skills are required. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook, including the ability to analyze data, create presentations, develop reports, and effectively utilize technology to support center operations, enrollment, staffing, curriculum, and family engagement.

Benefits:
  • Up to 80 Hours PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Professional Development Days
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Employer-Paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program & Telehealth Services
  • Childcare Discount
  • Leadership Development Opportunities
This is not an office-only position. Successful Directors are visible in classrooms, engaged with families, developing teachers, and actively leading their schools every day. The ideal candidate is a coach and developer of people. Success in this role is measured not only by center performance but by the growth, retention, and development of the team.

Apply today!
Call: 719.698.0773
Email: cimarronhills@tlechildcare.com

 
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

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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