Center Director

La Petite Academy; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits and 401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care Group in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated School Director to lead daily operations and foster a safe, engaging learning environment for children and families. You will supervise staff, ensure licensing compliance, implement curriculum, and partner with parents to track progress while promoting the company’s image as a provider of choice in local education programs.

This role requires a Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related field and at least 2 years of Director

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Two years of Center Director experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Must meet state requirements for education; NC Level 3 credential required.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day by leading school operations.
• Manage staff by planning schedules, evaluating performance, and developing improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with company and state licensing standards and maintain a safe learning environment.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff and promote profitability.

Skills

Staff management

Budgeting

Operations leadership

Curriculum implementation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

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.

Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our children first and foremost. When you consider a career at Learning Care Group, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about thoroughly preparing their students for all the challenges that lie ahead.

In a Director, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all School operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the School's staff to create an environment of learning while keeping parents informed of the progress of their child.

Job Responsibilities:

• Make a difference every day!
• 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 accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

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 additional center/school requirements may apply.
• Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements
• 2 years of Center Director experience in a licensed child care facility is required
• North Carolina Level 3 credential is required

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based 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.