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Center Director

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The Learning Experience - Vista

Vista, CA (In Person)

$71,500 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/11/2026

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Center Director The Learning Experience - Vista - 3.3 Vista, CA Job Details Full-time $68,000 - $75,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Qualifications Early childhood education center experience CPR Certification Customer communication Recruitment process management Operations management Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Safety regulations Student record keeping Staff scheduling First aid Elementary Education Teaching Certification Personnel records management Team development Supervising experience Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Curriculum implementation Team management Instructional leadership in education Teacher coaching Child Development Recruiting Personnel management in education Interviewing Medication management Safety records management Academic program coordination 1 year School policy and procedure enforcement Senior level Infant care Classroom Teaching Leadership Communication skills Staffing management Employee evaluation Teaching Overseeing training Early Childhood Education Time management Staff development
Full Job Description Benefits:
Compensation:
DOE 401(k) Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Flexible Schedule Welcome to The Learning Experience (TLE) Happy Happens Here. It's not just a marketing slogan; it's an ethos and a call to action that runs through every TLE Center. It's what happens when you get to nurture and teach the most precious thing in the universe: Our Little Learners Who Are We? The Learning Experience, Vista, CA is a child care center serving infants through Pre-K, committed to investing in our staff and developing a caring, friendly community of educators and learners and looking for a center director. Our Program & Our Center TLE centers are modern and purposefully designed with the child in mind, offering a colorful environment that inspires learning and play. Our center is technology-enabled and equipped with interactive L.E.A.P boards (Learning, Experience, Academic Program) to help children learn. Our proprietary curriculum is designed through the eyes of a child. Our lesson plan outline is provided to our teachers, so you always have a framework to work with, yet it allows you to infuse your own creativity into your classroom. It is our mission to grow independent, confident and compassionate individuals. Our dedication to creating a stimulating and enriching environment for students and teachers alike makes us an amazing place to work!
Reports To:
Program Director and/or Regional Manager and/or
Owners Responsible For Supervising:
Assistant Center Director(s),
Teachers, Teacher Assistants, Cook, Volunteers, Any Other Staff, Children Big Picture Responsibilities:
Brings the best communication to the table! Great communication ensures everyone is on the same page, and helps our center run smoothly at all times. Ensures our center is compliant with ALL California TItle 22 rules and regulations at all times. Ensures that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations. Knows, understands and executes our employee handbook to ensure our center is the best it can be on a day-in and day-out basis. Manages and coordinates TLE curriculum with staff that complies with state and federal requirements. Oversees all operations in the center. Manages and supports teaching staff and promotes their professional development through on-going training and coaching. Interviews, hires and trains new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements. Communicates and meets with parents regarding their children and the center's policies.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
STAFF MANAGEMENT
Ensures teachers are fully supported, and the center is staffed appropriately on a day-to-day basis. Conducts classroom observations, evaluations, and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning. Manages team to ensure TLE curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards. Uses a growth mindset to train, coach and develop for the future. Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action. Builds and communicates weekly schedules. Daily management of classroom ratios. Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations. Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Leads tour with prospective families, highlighting key features and points of difference of our curriculum, teacher tenure/quality, etc. Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress. Executes "parent pleasers." Execution of our Show and Tell. Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers. Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are in full compliance with local and state licensing regulations. Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations. Responsible for accident/incident reporting. Medication management. Conducts monthly emergency safety drills. Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
Two or more years of center leadership/management experience is highly preferred. At least one year of center leadership/management experience is required. Must have professional teaching experience with infants to preschool children. Bachelor's degree, California child development permit, units in ECE or related field. A California Multiple subject teaching credential may also qualify. Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations. CPR and First Aid Certification are highly preferred. Must meet state specific guidelines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational, problem-solving and time-management skills. Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment. Maintain a professional appearance, attitude and work ethic. Background Check TB Test and Physical, plus immunizations as required by California law (measles, pertussis and influenza. Influenza can be declined with a letter stating you decline this immunization).
Job Type:
Full-time Pay Range:
$68-$75k DOE, plus bonuses
Background Clearance Requirements:
Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) 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.

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