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.

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.