Center Director

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is seeking a Center Director in Sterling, VA to lead daily operations and drive high-quality early childhood education.

You will coach staff, implement approved curriculum, ensure licensing compliance, partner with families and the community, and foster a warm, safe learning environment where children thrive.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing improvement plans.
• Implement Company-provided curriculum with coaching and communication to teachers.
• Ensure the school operates in accordance with licensing standards and maintains community partnerships.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum implementation

Licensing compliance

Community partnership

Child development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

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.

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.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.