Center Director
The Learning ExperienceAbout the role
- Childcare Benefit
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Location: Collierville, TN
Schedule: Monday through Friday, No Weekends, Full Time
Where Happy Happens Here Every Day
The Learning Experience in Collierville is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Center Director to lead our team, support staff development, and ensure a safe, nurturing, high quality learning environment for children and families. If you are a strong leader with a passion for early childhood education, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.
What You Will Do
Oversee daily center operations and ensure full compliance with Tennessee child care licensing
Lead, coach, and support teachers and staff to maintain a positive and high performing culture
Build strong relationships with families through communication and professionalism
Ensure classrooms deliver TLE’s award winning LEAP Curriculum with fidelity
Manage staffing, scheduling, and enrollment goals
Monitor safety, cleanliness, and quality standards throughout the center
Collaborate with the franchisee, regional team, and support partners as needed
Promote a positive reputation for the center within the community
Tennessee Requirements
Must meet Tennessee child care licensing standards for Center Director qualification
Must have credentials documented in TNPAL
Early childhood leadership experience required
What We Are Looking For
Previous experience as a Center Director or Assistant Director in childcare or early learning
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to maintain a positive, solutions focused environment
Knowledge of state licensing, compliance, and curriculum implementation
Passion for supporting children, families, and staff
Why You Will Love TLE Collierville
No nights or weekends
Supportive and collaborative work environment
Professional development and growth opportunities
Competitive pay, benefits, and childcare discounts Compensation: $45,000.00 - $49,000.00 per year
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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