Child care center director

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

Salary:

$65,000–$75,000 annually

Sign on Bonus:

$1,000

Location:

Kings Park, NY

Schedule:

Full-Time - Monday - Friday

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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