Childcare Center Director

Benefits: * Childcare Benefit * 401(k) * Competitive salary * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Paid time off * Training & development * Vision insurance Salary: $63,000 to $70,000 annually Location: Arvada, CO Schedule: Monday through Friday, Full Time Where Happy Happens Here Every Day The Learning Experience in Arvada is seeking an experienced and driven Center Director to lead daily operations, inspire staff, and ensure excellence in early childhood education. This leadership role is responsible for maintaining compliance, supporting enrollment growth, developing teachers, and creating a positive culture for families and team members. We are looking for a strong operational leader who can balance classroom quality, team development, and business performance. What You Will Do * Oversee daily center operations and ensure compliance with Colorado licensing regulations * Lead, coach, and develop teaching staff to maintain high classroom quality * Manage staff scheduling, ratios, and performance expectations * Drive enrollment growth through tours and community engagement * Maintain strong relationships with families and provide exceptional customer service * Monitor financial performance including labor management and budgeting * Ensure a safe, organized, and positive school environment Colorado Requirements * Must meet Colorado Office of Early Childhood Director qualifications * PDIS Level 2 or higher required * Experience in a licensed early childhood center required * Must pass Colorado state background check * Completion of required state training and ongoing professional development What We Are Looking For * Minimum three years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare setting * Experience managing staff of 20 or more preferred * Strong organizational and scheduling skills * Confident decision maker with excellent communication skills * Ability to build culture, accountability, and team engagement Why You Will Love TLE Arvada * Supportive regional leadership * Established systems and curriculum * Opportunities for professional growth * Competitive salary and performance incentives Compensation: $63,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year 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. The Learning Experience - Arvada West, CO 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, we've 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.

Created: 2026-04-15