Center Director

Learning Care Group, Inc.

Garner (NC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. seeks a Center Director in Garner, NC to lead daily operations, support staff, and create a warm, engaging environment for children and families.

You will oversee scheduling, teaching standards, licensing compliance, and community partnerships, while driving program quality and family engagement.

This role requires a Bachelor's in ECE or related field, NC Level 3 credential, and at least two years of director experience in licensed child care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Be a leader by planning schedules, evaluating staff, and developing performance plans.
Be an expert by ensuring licensing standards are met and fostering community partnerships.
Be an innovator by supporting growth, self-esteem, and safe, engaging learning.
Be a team player by recruiting, selecting, and retaining quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum execution

Licensing compliance

Education

Bachelor's in ECE or related

Job description

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.

A s 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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About Us

Learning Care Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.

We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success

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