Center Director

Benefits:

• Childcare Benefit
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Salary: $52,000 to $58,000 per year

Schedule: Monday through Friday, full time (possible evenings for staff meetings or events)

Location: Surprise, AZ

The Learning Experience in Surprise is seeking a dedicated and experienced Center Director to lead our center and ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality learning environment for children and families. This role is ideal for a strong leader with a passion for early childhood education, excellent organizational skills, and experience managing a large team.

• Oversee all daily operations of the center, ensuring compliance with licensing and safety standards
• Manage and support a team of 30 or more staff members, including scheduling, training, and professional development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, children, and staff
• Ensure the implementation of The Learning Experience award winning L.E.A.P. Curriculum across all classrooms
• Monitor budgets, enrollment, and center performance metrics
• Lead staff meetings, support classroom operations, and assist with events or special programs
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized learning environment

• Valid fingerprint card required
• CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications required
• Experience working in a licensed early childhood education center

• Proven experience managing large teams (30+ staff) in an early childhood setting
• Strong leadership, organizational, and scheduling skills
• Excellent decision making, problem solving, and communication abilities
• Passion for early childhood education and creating a supportive team culture

• Supportive, collaborative, and family-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Competitive salary, benefits, and positive workplace culture
• A center where Happy Happens Here every day