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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