About this opportunity
The Learning Experience #499 lists this Childcare Center Director opportunity in papillion, Nebraska. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Free food & snacks
Free uniforms
Salary: $60,000 - $70,000
Benefits: Childcare discounts, paid time off, meals provided
About the Opportunity
The Learning Experience is opening a brand-new childcare center in Papillion, NE, and we're looking for an experienced Child Care Center Director to build and lead our school from the ground up.
This is an exciting opportunity to build your team, shape center culture, welcome our first families, and grow a successful center from day one. We're looking for a hands-on early childhood leader who can balance educational quality, people leadership, family experience, and strong business operations.
What You'll Do
Lead Your Team & Center
Recruit, hire, coach, and develop a high-performing team of teachers and center leaders
Build a positive culture focused on employee engagement and retention
Oversee daily center operations, staffing, classroom ratios, health, and safety
Ensure compliance with Nebraska child care licensing requirements and TLE standards
Champion TLE's proprietary L.E.A.P.® Curriculum and high-quality classroom experiences
Grow the Business
Drive enrollment through center tours, family follow-up, community outreach, and relationship building
Monitor enrollment, staffing, labor, and other key center performance metrics
Manage payroll, labor costs, scheduling, and staffing levels in alignment with enrollment
Support center budgeting, accounts receivable, expense management, and financial performance
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, enrollment, retention, and overall business results
Partner with ownership and TLE support teams to achieve center goals
What We're Looking For
2+ years of leadership or management experience in a licensed childcare, preschool, daycare, or early childhood education setting preferred
Previous Center Director, Assistant Director, Education Director, or similar leadership experience
Must meet Nebraska child care licensing requirements applicable to the Director position
Experience with center operations, staffing, payroll, budgeting, or financial management
Experience recruiting, coaching, and developing teachers
Experience supporting enrollment growth and family engagementStrong leadership, communication, organization, and business management skills
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Business, or related field preferred
Why Join The Learning Experience?
Lead a brand-new center from the beginning
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
Build your own team and shape center culture
Established curriculum, systems, training, and operational support
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities
Make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators in the Papillion community
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Worksite address
papillion, NE, 68133, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.