Executive Center Director – TLE Academy

Are you a results-driven early childhood leader who excels at both educational excellence and business growth? Cre8ive Beginnings Inc. (a multi-site franchisee of The Learning Experience? — one of the nation's fastest-growing premium childcare brands) is seeking an Executive Center Director to lead our state-of-the-art Bolingbrook academy.

If you're ready to run a high-performing center with full P&L responsibility, national brand backing, beautiful facilities, proprietary L.E.A.P.? curriculum, and the resources to smash enrollment, retention, and team stability goals — this is your opportunity to make a real impact where Happy Happens Here
.

• Competitive base salary: $67,000 – $82,000 (commensurate with experience and proven track record)
• Performance bonuses tied to enrollment growth, family retention, conversion rates, and center profitability
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off + paid holidays
• Significant childcare discount for your own children
• Ongoing leadership coaching and professional development
• Clear promotion pathways within our growing multi-site organization

Backed by an experienced multi-site franchisee, you'll have dedicated operational support, shared marketing resources, collaborative owner leadership, and a culture that empowers directors to truly lead — not just manage daily operations. Our centers are consistently tour-ready, with modern classrooms, enriched learning materials, and a reputation for premium family experiences that drive loyalty and referrals.

You’ll serve as both educational leader and business operator
, ensuring premium quality across every touchpoint: classroom excellence, teacher development, family engagement, enrollment momentum, and strong financial performance.

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop high-performing educators who embody premium service standards
• Foster a professional, respectful, inclusive culture through monthly team meetings, ongoing coaching, and performance feedback
• Success looks like: Annual staff turnover consistently below 40% (we provide training budgets, owner support, and tools to make this achievable and sustainable)

• Deliver luxury-level tours and enrollment experiences that convert leads into long‑term families
• Execute targeted marketing, community outreach, and social media strategies to drive enrollment goals
• Build trust‑based relationships with families through proactive communication and satisfaction focus
• Success looks like: Strong lead‑to‑start conversion, high retention rates, and positive online reviews

• Manage budgets, revenue targets, accurate billing/tuition collection, and smart efficiencies
• Leverage TLE systems for consistency and streamlined operations
• Success looks like: Meeting/exceeding profitability goals while preserving the premium experience

• Maintain full compliance with Illinois DCFS licensing, health, and safety regulations
• Ensure immaculate, secure, and supervision‑ready facilities at all times
• Success looks like: Zero major citations and flawless record‑keeping

• Illinois Director Credential (or immediate ability to obtain) + ability to pass all DCFS/background checks
• Minimum 1 year of child care center leadership or people management experience (2+ years strongly preferred)
• Proven track record driving enrollment growth, family retention, and high‑performing team development
• Strong salesmanship in a premium‑service environment and ability to hold staff accountable professionally

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business, or related field
• Solid understanding of early childhood best practices and Illinois licensing regulations
• Excellent communication, organizational, and conflict‑resolution skills
• Results‑driven mindset balancing educational quality with business performance

with your resume and a brief note highlighting your top enrollment‑growth or team‑retention achievement. Qualified candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

We encourage strong candidates to schedule a center tour — come see the TLE difference firsthand!

Cre8ive Beginnings Inc. / The Learning Experience – Bolingbrook