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Early Childhood Center Director

Early Childhood Education Center
Summit, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026

**Job Summary:**

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 a Preschool Center Director.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy health, vision, and dental insurance, a 401K plan, a pet discount plan, child care discounts, and more!
  • State-of-the-Art Classrooms: Lead in immersive classrooms equipped with the latest technology, materials, and resources, creating an environment where children can learn, play, and grow.
  • Opportunities for Growth: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and leadership pathways that support your goals as an educator.

As a Early Childhood Center Director, 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.

Apply Now If You:

  • Have two or more years of center leadership/management experience (highly preferred) or at least one year of center leadership/management experience (required).
  • Possess the state-specific Administrative or Director credential, as well as any other state-specific guidelines for the role.
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field (highly preferred).
  • Demonstrate strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.

We value your experience in daycare or preschool settings and encourage you to apply.

Apply today to become part of our team and help us create a happy and nurturing environment where children and families thrive!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Childcare
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

  • Summit, NJ 07901 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $70,000

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