Center Director

The Learning Experience #328

Canton, GA

$45,000 to $55,000 Yearly
Vision , Dental , Paid Time Off , Life Insurance
Full-Time

Job Description

Center Directors at The Learning Experience influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community, encouraging everyone to thrive.

**This position is located in Canton, GA. (Opening Q4/ Winter 2025)

Benefits: at no cost to our employees!

Free Child care
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Lifemart Discount Program
Referral Bonuses
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Birthday Day Off (Paid)
Paid Training
Generous employee referral bonuses
Monday to Friday (Full-Time)
Paid CPR certification course & Other Required Training
Teacher appreciation activities

Role Responsibilities:

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
Ensures center is always fully staffed with high performing teachers
Coaches and leads others to do their best work
Makes employee learning a priority in onboarding, training and ongoing development Coaches and leads others to do their best work
Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future
Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
Builds and communicates weekly schedules
Daily management of classroom ratios
Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
Delegates to administrative staff effectively
Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget
Ensures that all teachers have trainings that are in compliance with State and TLE requirements
Responsible for marketing, events, and brand awareness in to community

ENROLLMENT GROWTH

Organizes and executes community marketing events to drive awareness and enrollment
Builds new relationships with community and business leaders to drive enrollment
Maintains the lead tracking portal and customer database; effectively uses all tools available.
Has a strong understanding of the childcare offerings within the community
Uses social media platforms to effectively develop new leads
Nurtures leads through consistent outreach and follow up with potential families to secure enrollment.
Effectively engages prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours
Is skilled in building strong connections and closing the deal resulting in enrollment growth.

CUSTOMER FOCUS

Leads tours and enrolls with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.
Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress and concerns
Executes parent pleasers
Execution of our Show and Tell App for family communication
Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
Responsible for accident/incident reporting
Medication management
Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations
Familiar with other financial administrative functions including, but not limited to budgets, P&L statement and Labor percentage

Qualifications:

Five or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred. At least three year of center leadership/management experience required.
Professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children highly preferred
Bachelors degree in ECE or related field highly preferred
Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations
CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred
Must meet state specific guidelines
Exceptional professional conduct
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Strong customer service and communication skills
Ability to multi-task with attention to details
Enthusiastic and adaptable, work well under pressure
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40lbs