Preschool Center Director
Manhattan
Preschool Center Director
Full Time • Manhattan
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
The Learning Experience – Battery Park, Manhattan, NY
Salary: $75,000–$85,000 annually | Full-Time
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here!"
At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education.
We are seeking a motivated, results-driven Preschool Center Director to lead our center's business operations, develop our team, drive enrollment, and ensure an exceptional experience for children and families.
Our Center Director works alongside a dedicated Education Director, Assistant Director, and administrative team to ensure the school's success.
What We Offer:
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Competitive Benefits: Health, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k), childcare discounts, and more!
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State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in an engaging, well-equipped learning environment.
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Career Growth: Ongoing training, professional development, and leadership opportunities.
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Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated educational and administrative leadership.
As a Preschool Center Director, You Will:
Leadership & Operations
- Lead, coach, and support school leadership and employees while promoting teamwork and accountability.
- Oversee daily school operations, staffing, employee performance, and HR processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable NYC DOH, DOE, and health and safety requirements.
- Partner with the Education Director to support educational quality and regulatory compliance.
Business & Financial Management
- Oversee budgets, payroll, labor expenses, billing, collections, and financial reporting.
- Monitor enrollment, revenue, and operational performance to achieve business goals.
- Manage administrative and financial responsibilities related to NYC DOE 3-K and Pre-K programs.
Enrollment & Family Engagement
- Drive enrollment growth, family retention, and tour conversion.
- Oversee lead management, admissions, marketing initiatives, and community events.
- Build positive relationships with families and address escalated concerns.
Team Development
- Lead recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and employee retention.
- Establish clear expectations, evaluate performance, and support professional growth.
Apply Now If You:
- Have at least one year of childcare center leadership or management experience (two or more years preferred).
- Have experience supervising employees and managing preschool or daycare operations.
- Understand childcare licensing, health and safety standards, and compliance.
- Have experience with budgeting, payroll, enrollment, or financial reporting.
- Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Hold a Bachelor's degree in Business, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (preferred).
- Have experience with NYC DOH regulations or DOE 3-K/Pre-K programs (preferred).
Previous experience as a Center Director, Assistant Director, Operations Director, or Childcare Business Manager is highly valued.
Apply today and help us create a place where children, families, and employees thrive!
Compensation: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 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.