Preschool Center Director

Overview

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

• 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.

• 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

Apply Today

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.

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.