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Center Director

The Learning Experience, Surprise, Arizona, United States, 85379

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Benefits

Childcare Benefit

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Salary Salary: $52,000 to $58,000 per year

Schedule: Monday through Friday, full time (possible evenings for staff meetings or events)

Location: Surprise, AZ

Where Happy Happens Here Every Day The Learning Experience in Surprise is seeking a dedicated and experienced Center Director to lead our center and ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environment for children and families. This role is ideal for a strong leader with a passion for early childhood education, excellent organizational skills, and experience managing a large team.

What You Will Do

Oversee all daily operations of the center, ensuring compliance with licensing and safety standards

Manage and support a team of 30 or more staff members, including scheduling, training, and professional development

Build and maintain strong relationships with families, children, and staff

Ensure the implementation of The Learning Experience award winning L.E.A.P. Curriculum across all classrooms

Monitor budgets, enrollment, and center performance metrics

Lead staff meetings, support classroom operations, and assist with events or special programs

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment

Arizona Requirements

Valid fingerprint card required

CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications required

Experience working in a licensed early childhood education center

What We Are Looking For

Proven experience managing large teams (30+ staff) in an early childhood setting

Strong leadership, organizational, and scheduling skills

Excellent decision making, problem solving, and communication abilities

Passion for early childhood education and creating a supportive team culture

Why You Will Love TLE Surprise

Supportive, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

Competitive salary, benefits, and positive workplace culture

A center where Happy Happens Here every day

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