Childcare Center Director - Early Childhood Education
Andover, MA
Childcare Center Director - Early Childhood Education
Full Time • Andover, MA
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Benefits:
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
Childcare Center Director - Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience - Andover, MA
Salary: $80,000-$100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Salary: $80,000-$100,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday
About the Opportunity
Are you an experienced childcare leader who knows how to build a great team, support families, and run a successful early childhood education center?
The Learning Experience is looking for a Center Director who is passionate about creating a school where children thrive, teachers feel supported, and families feel confident in the care and education their children receive.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, solving challenges, and taking ownership of a center's success.
As Center Director, you'll oversee daily operations, lead and develop your teaching team, maintain licensing and quality standards, and drive enrollment and overall center performance.
What You'll Do
Lead and Develop Your Team
- Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain qualified teachers and staff
- Create a positive, supportive culture built on teamwork, communication, and accountability
- Set clear expectations, provide feedback, and recognize employee achievements
- Support professional development and help teachers grow in their careers
Manage Center Operations
- Oversee daily operations, staffing, scheduling, and classroom coverage
- Ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing, health, and safety requirements
- Maintain appropriate classroom ratios, documentation, and operating standards
- Oversee implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
- Maintain a safe, welcoming, and well-organized school environment
Drive Enrollment and Center Performance
- Welcome prospective families, conduct tours, and support enrollment growth
- Build strong relationships with families and support long-term retention
- Monitor enrollment, staffing, labor costs, budgets, and center performance
- Identify opportunities for improvement and take action to achieve center goals
- Support local marketing, community events, and referral opportunities
Build Strong Relationships
- Maintain open, professional communication with families and staff
- Address concerns promptly, thoughtfully, and confidentially
- Partner with ownership and regional leadership on school priorities
- Create an environment where children, families, and educators feel valued
Qualifications
- Must meet applicable Massachusetts EEC Director qualification requirements
- Massachusetts EEC Director I or Director II qualification, as required for the assigned role
- Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, or early childhood education center required
- At least 2 years of childcare leadership or management experience preferred
- Previous Center Director or Assistant Center Director experience strongly preferred
- Experience coaching teachers, managing staffing, and supporting enrollment growth
- Strong understanding of childcare licensing, classroom quality, and operational standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound operational decisions
- Must meet applicable background screening and regulatory requirements
What We Offer
- Competitive annual salary of $80,000-$100,000
- Full-time Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with available company match
- Employee childcare discount
- Professional development and leadership training
- Supportive ownership and regional leadership team
- Opportunities for continued career growth
Apply Today
If you're an experienced childcare leader who enjoys developing teachers, building relationships with families, and taking ownership of a school's success, we'd love to meet you.
Join The Learning Experience and help create a place where children love to learn and teachers love to teach.
The Learning Experience is an equal opportunity employer.
Compensation: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 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.
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