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Center Director Early Childhood Education


Job Location:

Canton, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65000 - 70000
Posted: 22 August 2026 (24 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Center Director Early Childhood Education
Location: The Learning Experience Canton MI
Salary: $65000$70000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time MondayFriday

Lead a School Where Happy Happens Here

The Learning Experience Canton is seeking an experienced and passionate Center Director to lead our preschool and childcare center. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who is committed to building exceptional teams supporting families and creating an environment where children thrive through joyful learning experiences.

As Center Director youll oversee all aspects of the schools operations while coaching educators maintaining licensing excellence driving enrollment growth and ensuring every family receives an outstanding experience.

What Youll Do

Leadership & Team Development

  • Recruit hire onboard and mentor a high-performing team of early childhood educators

  • Conduct classroom observations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development

  • Foster a positive collaborative workplace culture built on accountability teamwork and excellence

  • Support teacher retention through recognition engagement and continuous development

Center Operations

  • Oversee the daily operations of the center ensuring a safe organized and welcoming environment

  • Maintain full compliance with Michigan childcare licensing regulations and company standards

  • Manage staffing scheduling payroll support and operational procedures

  • Monitor classroom quality and ensure consistent implementation of The Learning Experiences proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum

Family & Business Growth

  • Build strong relationships with current and prospective families through exceptional customer service

  • Conduct center tours and support enrollment growth and family retention

  • Partner with local businesses and community organizations to increase awareness and enrollment

  • Collaborate with ownership to achieve operational and financial goals

Qualifications

  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare center preschool or early childhood education setting preferred

  • Previous Center Director Assistant Director or School Director experience strongly preferred

  • Strong knowledge of Michigan childcare licensing regulations

  • Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development Business or a related field preferred

  • Excellent leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills

  • CPR and First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary of $65000$70000 per year

  • Performance bonus opportunities

  • Health dental and vision benefits for eligible employees

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Professional development and leadership training

  • Employee childcare discount

  • Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization

Apply Today

If youre an inspiring leader who is passionate about developing teachers supporting families and creating exceptional early childhood education experiences wed love to meet you. Join The Learning Experience Canton and help lead a school where children educators and families grow together every day.
Compensation: $65000.00 - $70000.00 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:

Director


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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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