Child Care Center Director

Benefits: Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Training & development $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Bastrop, TX Full-Time Health, Paid Time Off, Childcare Discount, Professional Development and more About the Opportunity The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new childcare center in Bastrop, TX, and we're looking for an experienced Child Care Center Director to build and lead our school from the ground up. What You'll Do Lead Your Team & Center Recruit, hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of teachers and center leaders Build a positive culture focused on employee engagement and retention Oversee daily center operations, staffing, classroom ratios, health, and safety Ensure compliance with Texas Child Care Regulation requirements and TLE standards Champion TLE's proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum and high-quality classroom experiences Grow the Business Drive enrollment through center tours, family follow-up, community outreach, and relationship building Monitor enrollment, staffing, labor, and other key center performance metrics Manage payroll, labor costs, scheduling, and staffing levels in alignment with enrollment Support center budgeting, accounts receivable, expense management, and financial performance Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enrollment, retention, and overall business results Partner with ownership and TLE support teams to achieve center goals What We’re Looking For 2+ years of leadership or management experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education setting preferred Previous Center Director, Assistant Director, Education Director, or similar leadership experience Must meet Texas Child Care Regulation requirements to serve as a child care center director Current Texas Director's Certificate or ability to meet Texas director qualification requirements strongly preferred Experience with center operations, staffing, payroll, budgeting, or financial management Experience recruiting, coaching, and developing teachers Experience supporting enrollment growth and family engagement Strong leadership, communication, organization, and business management skills Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or related field preferred Why Join The Learning Experience? Lead a brand-new center from the beginning Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits Build your own team and shape center culture Established curriculum, systems, training, and operational support Professional development and leadership growth opportunities Make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators in the Bastrop community #J-18808-Ljbffr The Learning Experience Corp.