Preschool Center Director

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

Preschool Center Director – Early Childhood Education

Location: The Learning Experience – Oak Creek, WI
Salary: $60,000 per year
Schedule: 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

Qualifications

• 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

What We Offer

• $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.