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Child Care Center Director

$65k - $75k

The Learning Experience

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Tuition assistance

Child Care Center Director

Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually
Sign on Bonus: $1,000
Location:
Kings Park, NY
Schedule: Full-Time - Monday - Friday
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Childcare Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement and more

Lead a Center. Develop a Team. Make an Impact.

The Learning Experience is seeking an experienced Child Care Center Director to lead our Kings Park early childhood education center.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys developing teachers, building relationships with families, growing enrollment, and creating an exceptional environment for children and staff.

What You'll Do

  • Lead daily operations of a licensed childcare center
  • Recruit, coach, develop, and retain a strong teaching team
  • Build a positive, collaborative center culture
  • Maintain compliance with New York childcare licensing, health, and safety requirements
  • Ensure high-quality early learning and consistent curriculum implementation
  • Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
  • Lead center tours and support enrollment and family retention
  • Monitor staffing, labor, enrollment, budgets, and center performance
  • Maintain accurate staff and child records
  • Support local marketing and community engagement
Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of childcare center management or people leadership experience required; 2+ years preferred
  • Must meet applicable New York State requirements for the Center Director role
  • Early childhood education or licensed childcare experience strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or related field preferred
  • Knowledge of childcare licensing, health, safety, and classroom quality standards
  • Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Must meet applicable background screening, health, and training requirements
Why Join TLE

  • $65,000–$75,000 annual salary
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Childcare discounts
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Professional development and ongoing training
  • Career growth and leadership opportunities
  • Curriculum, technology, and classroom resources
Ready to lead a team and make a difference for children and families? Apply today to join The Learning Experience in Kings Park!

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