Multisite Franchise Operator

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Learning Experience – A Premium Early Childhood Education Experience
“Happy Happens Here”
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation and lead a premium child care center known for excellence, innovation, and exceptional family experiences. At The Learning Experience (TLE), we deliver more than child care—we provide a high-end early education environment where children thrive, families feel confident, and educators build meaningful, long-term careers.
 
As an Executive Center Director, you will support local area centers/directors with leading a top-tier team, uphold the highest standards in early childhood education, and ensure every family experiences the quality, care, and professionalism that define our brand.
 
Compensation: $73,000–$99,000 annually
 
Why Join Our Premium Program
Exceptional Benefits & Perks

• Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
• Childcare Discounts
• And more!

State-of-the-Art, Premium Facilities

• Beautifully designed classrooms with modern technology and enriched learning materials
• A clean, safe, and polished environment that is always tour-ready
• Proprietary curriculum delivered with consistency and excellence

Professional Growth & Leadership Development

• Ongoing training and leadership coaching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clear advancement pathways within a growing national brand

 
Key Responsibilities include leading and supporting Center Directors in the following areas:
People & Culture

• Recruit, hire, and retain high-performing educators who reflect premium service standards
• Build a professional, respectful, and inclusive culture aligned with TLE values
• Conduct monthly team meetings focused on excellence, accountability, and growth
• Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and annual reviews
• Maintain employee turnover below 40% annually
• Serve as a trusted leader for staff and families, resolving concerns with discretion and care

Enrollment & Family Experience

• Deliver a luxury-level tour and enrollment experience for prospective families
• Execute marketing and community outreach strategies that support enrollment goals
• Maintain strong enrollment, retention, and lead-to-start conversion metrics
• Build lasting relationships with families rooted in trust, communication, and satisfaction
• Manage online presence, social media engagement, and positive reviews

Financial & Operational Excellence

• Manage budgets and revenue targets
• Ensure accurate billing, tuition collection, and responsible discounting
• Identify efficiencies while preserving the premium experience families expect

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations
• Maintain immaculate classrooms and common areas at all times
• Ensure proper supervision, documentation, and secure record-keeping
• Leverage TLE systems and tools to drive consistency and operational excellence

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of child care center leadership or people management experience (2+ years preferred)
• Proven salesmanship and business-growth experience, with the ability to drive enrollment, conversion, and retention in a premium service environment
• Demonstrated success in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing high-performing teams
• Strong ability to hold staff accountable to performance goals, expectations, and professional standards
• Confident, solution-focused conflict resolution skills, including addressing employee performance issues and family concerns with professionalism and care
• Required state Director or Administrative Credential and ability to meet all licensing and background requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, or a related field preferred
• Solid understanding of early childhood education best practices and licensing regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to balance educational excellence and business performance