
Center Manager
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Overview
Job Description
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Happy Happens Here... and it starts with YOU!
Are you a positive, energetic leader who loves building teams, creating amazing experiences for families, and making a difference in the lives of children every day?
The Learning Experience is looking for a passionate Center Director to lead our Bon Air school. We're seeking someone who brings enthusiasm, heart, and strong leadership skills to create a culture where children thrive, teachers grow, and families feel at home.
What You'll Love About This Role
Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
Child care discounts
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Leadership growth opportunities with one of the nation's fastest-growing early education brands
State-of-the-art classrooms and curriculum
What You'll Do
- Lead a fun, engaging, and high-performing school culture where Happy Happens Here
- Recruit, coach, and develop an exceptional team of educators
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
- Ensure licensing compliance and maintain a safe, welcoming environment
- Drive enrollment growth through tours, community partnerships, and family engagement
- Oversee daily operations, staffing, payroll, and financial performance
- Support teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum and creating meaningful learning experiences
You're a Great Fit If You:
- Have at least 1 year of childcare center leadership experience (2+ years preferred)
- Understand Virginia licensing regulations and center operations
- Hold (or qualify for) Virginia Director credentials
- Have a passion for early childhood education and team development
- Bring a bubbly, positive, can-do attitude that inspires others
- Love celebrating successes, building relationships, and creating memorable experiences for families and staff
Why The Learning Experience?
At The Learning Experience, we believe learning should be fun, meaningful, and engaging-for children and for our team members. If you're ready to lead with energy, positivity, and purpose, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help us make Happy Happen Here!
Compensation: $55,000.00 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 - Bon Air, VA
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.
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