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Child Care Director

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Multisite Franchise Operator
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 73000 - 99000 USD Yearly USD 73000.00 99000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

The Learning Experience – A Premium Early Childhood Education Experience “Happy Happens Here”

Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation and lead a premium child care center known for excellence, innovation, and exceptional family experiences. At The Learning Experience (TLE), we deliver more than child care—we provide a high-end early education environment where children thrive, families feel confident, and educators build meaningful, long-term careers.

As a Center Director, you will lead a top-tier team, uphold the highest standards in early childhood education, and ensure every family experiences the quality, care, and professionalism that define our brand.

Compensation: $73,000–$99,000 annually

Why Join Our Premium Program Exceptional Benefits & Perks
  • Health, Vision, Dental, and Life Insurance
  • Childcare Discounts
  • And more!
State-of-the-Art, Premium Facilities
  • Beautifully designed classrooms with modern technology and enriched learning materials
  • A clean, safe, and polished environment that is always tour-ready
  • Proprietary curriculum delivered with consistency and excellence
Professional Growth & Leadership Development
  • Ongoing training and leadership coaching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Clear advancement pathways within a growing national brand
Your Impact as a Center Director

You will serve as both educational leader and business operator, ensuring a premium experience across every touchpoint—from classroom quality and teacher development to family engagement and enrollment growth.

You will set the standard for excellence, professionalism, and care while driving strong operational and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities People & Culture
  • Recruit, hire, and retain high-performing educators who reflect premium service standards
  • Build a professional, respectful, and inclusive culture aligned with TLE values
  • Conduct monthly team meetings focused on excellence, accountability, and growth
  • Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and annual reviews
  • Maintain employee turnover below 40% annually
  • Serve as a trusted leader for staff and families, resolving concerns with discretion and care
Enrollment & Family Experience
  • Deliver a luxury-level tour and enrollment experience for prospective families
  • Execute marketing and community outreach strategies that support enrollment goals
  • Maintain strong enrollment, retention, and lead-to-start conversion metrics
  • Build lasting relationships with families rooted in trust, communication, and satisfaction
  • Manage online presence, social media engagement, and positive reviews
Financial & Operational Excellence
  • Manage budgets and revenue targets
  • Ensure accurate billing, tuition collection, and responsible discounting
  • Identify efficiencies while preserving the premium experience families expect
Quality, Safety & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations
  • Maintain immaculate classrooms and common areas at all times
  • Ensure proper supervision, documentation, and secure record-keeping
  • Leverage TLE systems and tools to drive consistency and operational excellence
Qualifications
  • Minimum of 1 year of child care center leadership or people management experience (2+ years preferred)
  • Proven salesmanship and business-growth experience, with the ability to drive enrollment, conversion, and retention in a premium service environment
  • Demonstrated success in hiring, onboarding, training, and developing high-performing teams
  • Strong ability to hold staff accountable to performance goals, expectations, and professional standards
  • Confident, solution-focused conflict resolution skills, including addressing employee performance issues and family concerns with professionalism and care
  • Required state Director or Administrative Credential and ability to meet all licensing and background requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, or a related field preferred
  • Solid understanding of early childhood education best practices and licensing regulations
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

Results-driven mindset with the ability to balance educational excellence and business performance

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