The Learning Experience
Childcare Center Director - New Preschool Opening
Waltham, Massachusetts, US
Role snapshot
The Learning Experience is hiring a Childcare Center Director - New Preschool Opening on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Waltham, Massachusetts, US.
- Company
- The Learning Experience
- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 4, 2026
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About the role
Benefits: Free uniforms Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance 401(k) 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Tuition assistance Childcare Center Director - New Preschool Opening Location: The Learning Experience - Waltham, MA Salary: $80,000-$95,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications Job Type: Full-Time Schedule: Monday-Friday About the Opportunity Are you an experienced childcare leader who would love the opportunity to help open and build a brand-new early childhood education center? The Learning Experience is preparing to open a new location in (City), MA, and we're looking for a Center Director who is excited to lead the school from the beginning. This is an opportunity to build a strong teaching team, welcome our first families, establish a positive school culture, and help create a place where children love to learn and teachers love to teach. Working closely with ownership and regional leadership, you'll play a key role in preparing the center for opening and guiding its continued growth. In addition to overseeing daily operations, staffing, licensing, and educational quality, you'll help introduce our school to the community, support enrollment, and build lasting relationships with families. New Center Opening Responsibilities Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop the initial teaching and leadership team Support pre-opening preparations, classroom readiness, and licensing requirements Establish consistent classroom routines, operating procedures, and quality standards Welcome prospective families, conduct tours, and support pre-opening enrollment Build relationships with families and community partners Coordinate with ownership and regional leadership on opening priorities and timelines Create a positive, supportive team culture from day one Lead the center through opening and into ongoing operations, enrollment growth, and family retention614ebcce-2988-4a21-9a10-1fc0c5beffbb