Preschool Center Director
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Education / Teaching
Preschool / Daycare, Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, Child Development/Support -
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support
Overview
Position: Preschool Director / Childcare Center Director – Grand Rapids (Beltline)
Location: The Learning Experience – Grand Rapids (Beltline)
Salary: $60,000 per year
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
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
The Learning Experience – Grand Rapids (Beltline) is seeking an experienced Preschool Director / Childcare Center Director to lead our licensed early childhood education center. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a director-qualified early childhood professional who is passionate about building a high-quality, nurturing, and well-run preschool and daycare program.
The ideal candidate is a strong people leader, highly organized, and experienced in managing both the educational and operational sides of a childcare center.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee all daily operations of the preschool and childcare center, ensuring full compliance with Michigan childcare licensing regulations.
- Lead, coach, and develop teachers to deliver a high-quality early childhood education program.
- Drive enrollment, family engagement, and community outreach.
- Manage staffing, scheduling, payroll, and center budgets.
- Maintain a safe, positive, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks through school age.
- Ensure strong systems for quality, safety, compliance, and parent satisfaction.
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of preschool or childcare management experience required.
- Must meet Michigan Director Qualification Requirements.
- Strong understanding of state licensing, staff leadership, family relations, and center operations.
- Salary: $60,000 per year
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Childcare tuition discount
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Join The Learning Experience – Grand Rapids (Beltline) and lead one of West Michigan’s premier early childhood education centers, where children, families, and teachers thrive.
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