Center Director

Learning Care Group; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Health benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Garner, NC is seeking a Center Director to lead daily operations, foster growth, and engage families within a warm, inspiring center.

You will ensure compliance with licensing, coach teachers, recruit staff, and build strong community partnerships to deliver exceptional early education.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field is required.
• Must meet state requirements for education and center requirements.
• Must have 2 years of Center Director experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Must have the North Carolina Level 3 credential.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader by planning staff schedules, evaluating performance, and developing improvement plans.
• Be an expert ensuring licensing standards are met while promoting partnerships with the community.
• Be an innovator by fostering imagination, self-esteem, and a safe, educational environment for children.
• Be a team player by recruiting, selecting, and retaining quality staff.

Skills

Staff management

Team leadership

Curriculum coaching

Community partnership

Education

Bachelors in ECE

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.
• Bachelors degree in ECE or related field is required
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• Must have 2 years of Center Director experience in a licensed child care facility
• Must have the North Carolina Level 3 credential

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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.