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Early Childhood Director

Learning Care
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
Ready to lead a school, grow a team, and own the business behind the operation?

Learning Care is looking for an experienced Child Care Center Director for our school located at 6632 Taylor Park Dr in Lincoln, Nebraska.

We’re looking for a leader who can see the whole picture — people, families, operations, enrollment, and financial performance. This is a great opportunity for someone who has successfully led teams, understands how day-to-day decisions impact profitability, and takes genuine ownership of the results of their business.

What You’ll Do

* Lead overall school operations, staffing, enrollment, and performance
* Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable
* Build a professional, consistent, and engaged school culture
* Manage labor, expenses, enrollment, and other key business drivers
* Understand and utilize P&L and performance metrics to make informed decisions
* Identify opportunities to improve profitability and operational performance
* Maintain Nebraska childcare licensing and company standards
* Build strong relationships with children, families, employees, and the surrounding community

What We’re Looking For

* Proven management experience with responsibility for people and business results
* Early childhood, childcare, education, retail, hospitality, or other multi-faceted operational leadership experience
* Experience working with budgets, P&L, labor management, sales/enrollment, or overall profitability
* Demonstrated stability and progression within previous roles
* Strong coaching, accountability, and team-development skills
* Professional communication and strong organizational skills
* Ability to independently manage competing operational priorities
* Must meet Nebraska requirements to serve as a Child Care Center Director

Why Join Learning Care?

Our Center Directors have the opportunity to make an impact on both the people and the business they lead. Eligible employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, childcare discounts, education assistance, 401(k), and professional development opportunities.

If you’re a leader who enjoys developing people, understands the business behind strong operations, and wants to build a school that families and employees are proud to be part of, I’d love to connect with you.

📍 6632 Taylor Park Dr, Lincoln, NE

Compensation
Base pay for this role starts at $53,000 annually, with final compensation determined based on education and relevant years of leadership/management experience within a licensed childcare setting.

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