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Traveling Center Director

Premier Early Childhood Education Partners
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/9/2026
We are seeking a nationwide Traveling Center Director to support our network of childcare centers! This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, energetic leader who is passionate about early childhood education.
 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or higher).
  • Previous leadership experience as a Center Director in a licensed childcare facility is required.
 
Required Shift: As the leader of the building, the Center Director must be able to meet the needs of the business which requires a flexible schedule to accommodate day-to-day operations, emergent situations, as well as afterhours family and community events. The expectation is to be on-site Monday – Friday,  arriving no later than 9am. All management schedules will be approved by the Regional Director.

Travel Requirements:
This position requires 100% nationwide travel to support childcare centers across the United States. 

Location Preference:
Preference will be given to candidates who reside in Illinois and within a one-hour drive of a major airport.

 
Compensation: $70,000 - $75,000 per year; based on education and experience
 
We are a family-oriented, close-knit organization and we have a lot to offer our next team member including:
  • Competitive Pay
  • Quarterly Incentive Bonuses
  • Paid Trainings, including Enhanced Career and Professional Development
  • Generous Benefits Package, including Dental, Medical, and Vision Insurance
  • 401k with Match
  • Discounts for Childcare
  • Fun and Positive Place to Work
  • Open Door Policy
  • Shirts and Swag - we love to show appreciation for our leaders!
Our Hiring Process:
  1. Resume screen
  2. Phone screen with Recruiter (30 minutes)
  3. Virtual interview with Senior Education Manager (30 minutes)
  4. Virtual Interview with Vice President of Education and Operations (45 minutes)
  5. Offer 
 
Main Job Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the day-to-day center operations in line with our early childhood philosophy.
  • Partner with the Recruiting team to identify quality staff; interview and onboard candidates and schedule and allocate staff across the center.
  • Be a sales advocate for the center and successfully drive and grow enrollment by focusing on new enrollments, tours, marketing, and community engagement.
  • Develop and execute monthly engagement and marketing plan to increase enrollment; attend community marketing events, plan enrollment and retention activities for families and staff.
  • Build strong relationships with prospective and currently enrolled families; create positive partnerships with families by serving as a resource and responding to questions and concerns.
  • Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; compose and distribute correspondence.
  • Develop and teach staff by conducting ongoing observations, staff training, coaching, and embedded professional development opportunities.
  • Ability to be flexible in your role and complete job duties of absent staff members.
  • Physical ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, walking, running, and climbing stairs.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and fulfill all physical requirements of the role.
If you have a positive attitude, love working with children and desire to work in a fun and professional environment, we encourage you to apply today!
 
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate any kind of discrimination in our hiring processes against any groups protected by federal, state, or local law.
 
 
 
 
 
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Salary : $70,000 - $75,000

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