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Child Care Center Director


Job Location:

Bastrop, TX - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 65000 - 75000
Posted: 18 August 2026 (16 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Training & development
Salary: $65000$75000 annually based on experience and qualifications Location: Bastrop TX

Employment Type: Full-Time Benefits: Health Dental Vision 401(k) Paid Time Off Childcare Discount Tuition Reimbursement Professional Development and more

New Center Opening Bastrop TX

Build and Lead a Brand-New Childcare Center

The Learning Experience is opening a new early childhood education center in Bastrop TX and were looking for an experienced Child Care Center Director to help bring our school to life. Experienced Assistant Directors ready to take the next step in their leadership career are encouraged to apply if they meet Texas Director qualifications.

This is a unique opportunity to build your team establish center culture welcome our first families and lead a new school from the ground up. Youll combine your early childhood education experience with leadership and business management to create a center where children families and teachers thrive.

Were looking for a hands-on childcare leader who enjoys developing teachers building relationships with families growing enrollment and creating a positive high-performing school culture.

What Youll Do

Build and Develop Your Team

Recruit hire onboard coach and retain a high-performing team of early childhood educators

Establish a positive and collaborative culture from opening day

Coach teachers through classroom observations feedback and professional development

Develop future leaders and promote employee engagement and retention

Lead Center Operations

Oversee the daily operations of a licensed childcare center

Maintain compliance with Texas Child Care Regulation requirements and company standards

Manage staffing scheduling classroom ratios and operational readiness

Create a safe welcoming and high-quality environment for children and families

Grow Enrollment and Family Relationships

Conduct center tours and build relationships with prospective families

Drive enrollment growth and family retention

Develop strong partnerships within the Bastrop community

Support local marketing community events and enrollment initiatives

Champion Educational Quality

Lead implementation of The Learning Experiences proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum

Coach teachers on developmentally appropriate classroom practices

Maintain high standards for curriculum implementation and classroom quality

Drive Business Performance

Monitor enrollment staffing labor and center performance metrics

Support payroll accounts receivable budgeting and financial performance

Develop action plans to achieve enrollment and operational goals

Partner with ownership and TLE support teams to successfully launch and grow the center

What Were Looking For

Previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare center preschool daycare or early childhood education program

Experience as a Center Director Assistant Director Education Director or similar childcare leadership role strongly preferred

Must meet Texas Child Care Regulation requirements applicable to the Center Director position

Strong knowledge of early childhood education licensing health and safety standards

Experience recruiting coaching and developing teachers

Ability to build relationships with families and support enrollment growth

Strong leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills

Comfortable using technology to support staffing enrollment reporting and center operations

Why Join The Learning Experience

Lead a brand-new childcare center from the beginning

Competitive $65000$75000 salary and comprehensive benefits

Opportunity to recruit your team and shape center culture

Established curriculum systems training and operational resources

Professional development and leadership advancement opportunities

Opportunity to become a highly visible early childhood leader within the growing Bastrop community

If youre an experienced childcare leader ready to build an exceptional school develop a great team and make an impact from day one wed love to meet you.

Apply today to become the founding Center Director of The Learning Experience Bastrop!
Compensation: $65000.00 - $75000.00 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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