Preschool Center Director

Benefits:

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Preschool Center Director – Early Childhood Education

The Learning Experience – Clarksburg, MD Salary: $70,000 per year Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday

Lead a School Where Happy Happens Here

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced and passionate Preschool Center Director to lead a thriving early childhood education community.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished childcare leader who knows how to build strong teaching teams, create exceptional experiences for families, maintain high standards of quality and compliance, and drive the overall success of a preschool center.

As Center Director, you'll have ownership of both the educational and operational performance of the school — from developing your team and supporting classroom quality to enrollment, family retention, licensing compliance, and business operations.

What You'll Do

Lead the daily operation of a licensed early childhood education center

Recruit, develop, coach, and retain a highly qualified teaching and leadership team

Create a positive culture built around communication, accountability, teamwork, and professional growth

Ensure compliance with Maryland childcare licensing, health, safety, and operational requirements

Maintain appropriate staffing levels, classroom ratios, and scheduling

Support teachers in delivering The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum with consistency and quality

Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful coaching and feedback

Build strong relationships with families and maintain high levels of family satisfaction and retention

Conduct center tours and confidently communicate the value of our programs to prospective families

Drive enrollment growth through consistent lead follow-up, tour conversion, and community engagement

Oversee key administrative and business functions, including payroll, accounts receivable/payable, and center financial performance

Plan and participate in center events, community partnerships, and local marketing initiatives

Partner with ownership and organizational leadership to achieve center goals and continuously improve performance

What We're Looking For

At least 1 year of childcare center leadership/management experience required

2+ years of Center Director, Assistant Director, or comparable early childhood leadership experience strongly preferred

Must meet all Maryland licensing requirements for a Center Director/Administrator

Strong knowledge of childcare licensing, compliance, staffing, and center operations

Proven ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable

Strong family communication and customer service skills

Experience with enrollment, tours, and family retention strongly preferred

Comfortable managing both the educational and business sides of a childcare center

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field strongly preferred

Highly organized, solutions-oriented, and confident making day-to-day leadership decisions

What We Offer

$70,000 annual salary

Health insurance support

Company-paid dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

401(k) plan

Employee childcare discount

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing professional development and leadership training

State-of-the-art classrooms, curriculum, technology, and resources

Support from an experienced ownership and leadership team

Opportunities for continued advancement within a growing organization

Make Your Next Leadership Move

We're looking for a Director who wants more than simply managing the day-to-day — someone who takes pride in developing great teachers, earning families' trust, growing enrollment, and creating a school community where children and employees can thrive.

If you're an experienced early childhood leader ready for your next opportunity, apply today to join The Learning Experience and help make Happy Happens Here every day.

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.