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Business Manager

The Learning Experience

Job Location:

Ephrata, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 47000 - 55000

Posted: 21 August 2026 (11 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 18 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off

Business Manager

Full-Time On-Site Reports to: Center Director / Owner

Business Managers at The Learning Experience are responsible for the financial and operational performance of the Center. Their primary responsibility is keeping the center full driving inquiries tours and enrollments to reach and hold capacity and serving as the main point of contact for family communications. They have an essential ability to apply their business acumen to customer engagement and leading people ultimately creating an environment where others can thrive.

Role Responsibilities

ENROLLMENT & FAMILY COMMUNICATIONS (PRIMARY FOCUS)

Owns center occupancy: builds a rolling enrollment forecast sets weekly/monthly enrollment goals and drives the plan to fill every seat

Nurtures leads through scheduling and conducting tours; follows up with potential families to secure enrollment

Leads tours highlighting key features of our brand and the center and maintains strong connections with potential customers

Builds referral relationships with local pediatricians realtors HR/benefits contacts and community organizations to generate a steady
stream of leads

Manages the waitlist and re-engages past inquiries so no interested family falls through the cracks

Oversees Work and Family program building relationships with community and business leaders (Housing Communities Chamber of
Commerce Local Businesses)

Executes marketing brand campaigns and local marketing activities; uses social media for parent engagement and retention

Maintains the lead tracking portal and customer database and coordinates the registration process

Serves as the primary point of contact for family communications billing account questions and newsletters

Runs re-enrollment and retention efforts (e.g. annual re-enrollment referral incentives) to protect existing enrollment

Has a strong understanding of the childcare offerings within the community and plans budget for parent pleasers

BUSINESS OPERATIONS & PEOPLE LEADERSHIP

Drives financial performance for the center; reviews monthly P&L and adjusts plans based on performance and occupancy

Hires outstanding talent and keeps the center fully and appropriately staffed

Approves final work schedules ensuring ratios are always intact and processes accurate payroll

Ensures parent billing receivables and collections are accurate and current

Manages vendor relationships and center inventory (supplies food curriculum etc.)

Partners with the Center Director on team meetings and overall center direction

QUALIFICATIONS

2 years experience in retail/store management - cross-industry experience is welcome
Early Childhood Education background is requred
Demonstrated leadership ability with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer-facing sales setting
Ability to leverage data to understand the business and make decisions
Bachelors degree preferred

Base salary commensurate with experience plus a performance-based bonus opportunity tied to center enrollment and occupancy
milestones.

Compensation: $47000.00 - $55000.00 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 weve 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.

Required Experience:

Manager

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About Company

The Learning Experience

The Learning Experience is more than just a child care center. It’s a place where children learn, grow, and have fun. Discover our programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners today!

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