Child Care Center Director

@ The Learning Experience Corp - Kings Park, NY
The Learning Experience Corp - Kings Park, NYthelearningexperiencecorp-kingspark,ny.com

Child Care Center Director

Great River, NY
Posted 2 days ago

About the job

The Learning Experience seeks an experienced Child Care Center Director in Kings Park, NY, to lead operations, develop staff, grow enrollment, and create an exceptional environment for children.

Requirements

  • Childcare center management experience
  • Leadership and staff development skills
  • Knowledge of licensing and safety
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build relationships

Qualifications

  • At least 1 year of management experience
  • Requirements meet NY State regulations
  • Early childhood education background preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Background screening and health requirements

Full job description

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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