The Learning Experience #260 is Hiring an Assistant Center Director/ Business Manager Near Princeton, NJ
Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Join the fastest-growing Academy of Early Education in the nation where "Happy Happens Here"! At The Learning Experience, we are dedicated to providing a platform for showcasing talents, sharing ideas, and advancing careers in Early Childhood Education. We are currently seeking a passionate individual with daycare or preschool experience to join our team as an Assistant Center Director.
Role Responsibilities: As a Preschool Assistant Director at The Learning Experience, You Will:
Lead by example, displaying passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and employees. Create an environment of trust, rapport, and inclusivity, easily connecting with diverse groups of people.
Ensure that the physical center environment adheres to health and safety standard operating procedures, maintaining full compliance with local and state licensing regulations.
Build and maintain a highly qualified staff by actively sourcing, training, coaching, and engaging with current and prospective employees.
Guide our teachers in implementing our proprietary curriculum, leveraging your passion for learning. Take advantage of our engaging characters to drive the curriculum, creating a fun and enriching learning experience at TLE.
Drive consistent business results, measured through family retention and conversion, enrollment growth, and efficient business operations. Manage accounts receivable and payable, generate monthly P&L reports, and oversee employee payroll.
Engage prospective families through both in-person and virtual center tours, effectively showcasing the benefits of our program. Organize and execute community marketing events to raise awareness and drive enrollment.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS AND PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
Drives financial performance and productivity for all operational aspects of the center
Effectively analyzes and reconciles monthly P&L statements; creates action plans based on past performance and forecasted occupancy
Hires outstanding talent and ensures center is fully staffed with high performing teachers
Effectively manages labor; Approves all final work schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact
Forecasts future enrollment based on annual graduation
Processes payroll, ensuring the accuracy of timekeeping systems
Manages center inventory- office supplies, food, curriculum, staff recognition items, etc.
Manages all vendor relationships- organizes facilities maintenance and technology support
Ensures parent billings, account receivables and collections are accurate and precise
In partnership with Center Director, conducts team meetings to communicate important information and set a direction
CUSTOMER ENGAGEMENT
Executes marketing brand campaigns within the center and implements local marketing activities.
Oversees Work and Family program- building new relationships with community and business leaders (Housing Communities, Chamber of Commerce, Local Businesses)
Effectively uses social media channels for parent engagement and retention
Nurtures leads through scheduling and conducting tours; follows up with potential families to secure enrollment.
Leads tours, highlighting key features of our brand and the center and maintains strong connections with potential customers
Has a strong understanding of the childcare offerings within the community
Maintains the lead tracking portal and customer database
Coordinates the registration process and maintains customer and employee information in center systems
Responsible for communications to families (i.e. billing, newsletters)
Plans and manages budget for “parent pleasers”
Qualifications:
3 years’ experience in retail/store management - cross-industry experience is welcome
Demonstrated leadership ability with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a customer-facing sales setting
Ability to leverage data to understand the business and make decisions
Bachelor’s degree preferred
What we offer:- Paid time off - On site training - Opportunity for growth - Competitive Pay - Health Reimbursement Agreement - Employee Discounts