Center Director or Assistant Director

The Learning Experience #215

Center Director or Assistant Director

Newtown, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our vision is to create a school where staff are proud to work, parents are happy to send their children, and children are loved and learning.

    Come make this vision a reality!

    The Learning Experience - Newtown is searching for a dynamic Center or Assistant Director to join our team. The Learning Experience - Wilton will serve children 6 weeks to 6 years, with a projected capacity of 150+ students.

    Listed salary is minimum amount; salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience.

    Benefits include:

    Employer pays 100% of monthly healthcare premiums

    Employer pays 100% of monthly dental premiums

    Matching 401(k)

    15 Paid Days Off; 7 Paid Holidays

    100% free child care

    Required Qualifications:

    5+ years serving as the Director of a licensed early childhood center

    Must complete OEC, State, and FBI background check

    Must complete OEC Adult Medical Statement

    Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

    Preference:

    Experience managing a center with 25+ staff and an average daily enrollment of 100+ students

    Completion of the 3-credit OEC course requirement "Administration and Supervision of Early Childhood"

    Role Responsibilities:

    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. PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

    Identifies, schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent

    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

    Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.

    CUSTOMER FOCUS

    Nurtures leads through scheduling and conducting tours; follows up with potential families to secure enrollment

    Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc.

    Maintains the lead tracking portal and customer database

    Coordinates the registration process and maintains customer and employee information in center system

    Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress

    Executes “parent pleasers”

    Executes marketing brand campaigns within the center and implements local marketing activities

    Execution of our Show and Tell

    SAFETY

    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

    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.