Preschool Center Director

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• Location: The Learning Experience – Oak Creek, WI Salary:$60,000 per yearSchedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
• Lead a School Where Children, Families & Teachers Thrive
• The Learning Experience – Oak Creek is seeking an experienced Preschool Center Director to lead our early childhood education center.

We're looking for a strong people leader who can balance educational quality, teacher development, family relationships, enrollment, licensing compliance, and daily operations. As Center Director, you'll set the tone for the school and create a positive culture where children thrive, families feel connected, and teachers feel supported.

What You'll Do

• Lead the daily operations of the childcare center
• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain high-quality teachers
• Build a positive, accountable, and supportive team culture
• Manage staffing and scheduling while maintaining required classroom ratios
• Ensure compliance with Wisconsin childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
• Monitor classroom quality and support implementation of The Learning Experience's L.E.A.P. Curriculum
• Conduct center tours and build relationships with prospective families
• Drive enrollment growth, family retention, and overall satisfaction
• Address family questions and concerns professionally and proactively
• Support community outreach and local enrollment events
• Manage administrative responsibilities, staffing, payroll processes, and center documentation
• Partner with ownership to achieve operational and financial goals

• Childcare or preschool leadership/management experience required
• Experience in a licensed daycare, preschool, or early childhood education program
• Strong knowledge of childcare center operations and licensing requirements
• Experience recruiting, coaching, and developing teaching teams
• Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with enrollment, family tours, and retention preferred
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Business, or related field preferred
• Must meet applicable Wisconsin licensing requirements for Center Director

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.

• 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

• $60,000 annual salary
• Full-time Monday–Friday schedule
• Bonus opportunities
• Health, dental, and vision benefits for eligible employees
• Employee childcare discount
• Professional development and leadership training
• Supportive ownership and leadership team
• Career advancement opportunities

• Apply Today
• If you're an experienced childcare leader who knows how to develop great teachers, build strong family relationships, and operate a successful early childhood education center, we'd love to meet you.
• Join The Learning Experience – Oak Creek and help create a school where Happy Happens Here every day.
• Compensation: $60,000.00 per year