About this opportunity
The Learning Experience - Bastrop, TX lists this Child Care Center Director opportunity in bastrop, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Training & development
Salary:
$65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications Location: Bastrop, TX
Employment Type: Full-Time Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, Childcare Discount, Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Development and more
New Center Opening – Bastrop, TX
Build and Lead a Brand-New Childcare Center
The Learning Experience is opening a new early childhood education center in Bastrop, TX, and we're looking for an experienced Child Care Center Director to help bring our school to life. Experienced Assistant Directors ready to take the next step in their leadership career are encouraged to apply if they meet Texas Director qualifications.
This is a unique opportunity to build your team, establish center culture, welcome our first families, and lead a new school from the ground up. You'll combine your early childhood education experience with leadership and business management to create a center where children, families, and teachers thrive.
We're looking for a hands-on childcare leader who enjoys developing teachers, building relationships with families, growing enrollment, and creating a positive, high-performing school culture.
What You'll Do
Build and Develop Your Team
Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain a high-performing team of early childhood educators
Establish a positive and collaborative culture from opening day
Coach teachers through classroom observations, feedback, and professional development
Develop future leaders and promote employee engagement and retention
Lead Center Operations
Oversee the daily operations of a licensed childcare center
Maintain compliance with Texas Child Care Regulation requirements and company standards
Manage staffing, scheduling, classroom ratios, and operational readiness
Create a safe, welcoming, and high-quality environment for children and families
Grow Enrollment and Family Relationships
Conduct center tours and build relationships with prospective families
Drive enrollment growth and family retention
Develop strong partnerships within the Bastrop community
Support local marketing, community events, and enrollment initiatives
Champion Educational Quality
Lead implementation of The Learning Experience's proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum
Coach teachers on developmentally appropriate classroom practices
Maintain high standards for curriculum implementation and classroom quality
Drive Business Performance
Monitor enrollment, staffing, labor, and center performance metrics
Support payroll, accounts receivable, budgeting, and financial performance
Develop action plans to achieve enrollment and operational goals
Partner with ownership and TLE support teams to successfully launch and grow the center
What We're Looking For
Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education program
Experience as a Center Director, Assistant Director, Education Director, or similar childcare leadership role strongly preferred
Must meet Texas Child Care Regulation requirements applicable to the Center Director position
Strong knowledge of early childhood education, licensing, health, and safety standards
Experience recruiting, coaching, and developing teachers
Ability to build relationships with families and support enrollment growth
Strong leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
Comfortable using technology to support staffing, enrollment, reporting, and center operations
Why Join The Learning Experience
Lead a brand-new childcare center from the beginning
Competitive $65,000–$75,000 salary and comprehensive benefits
Opportunity to recruit your team and shape center culture
Established curriculum, systems, training, and operational resources
Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities
Opportunity to become a highly visible early childhood leader within the growing Bastrop community
If you're an experienced childcare leader ready to build an exceptional school, develop a great team, and make an impact from day one, we'd love to meet you.
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Who can apply
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