Center Director

Learning Care Group; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care Group in North Carolina is hiring a Center Director to lead day-to-day operations, support staff, and partner with families to foster growth and safety for children.

You will promote program quality, ensure licensing compliance, manage schedules, and engage parents while delivering a warm, inspiring learning environment. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and at least 2 years of director experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• Must have at least 2 years of center director experience in a licensed facility.
• Must have the North Carolina Level 3 credential.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing improvement plans.
• Be an expert by ensuring licensing standards are met and partnering with the community.
• Be an innovator by promoting a stimulating, safe, and caring environment for children.
• Be a team player by recruiting, selecting, and retaining quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.


• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.


• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.


• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Leading a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

In a Center Director, we look for committed individuals who want to have a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and works with the staff to create a warm, inspiring environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged.

As a Director, you will:

• Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.


• Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.


• Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.


• Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.


• Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education or related field.


• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.


• Must have at least 2 years of center director experience in a licensed facility


• Must have the North Carolina Level 3 credential

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.