Center Director - Preschool

Learning Care; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a Director to lead a licensed child care facility in North Carolina. The role focuses on achieving high educational and developmental outcomes while ensuring compliant operations and strong parent engagement.

You will manage staff, implement curriculum, and maintain a safe, caring environment. The position requires a state credential and prior director experience, with opportunities to drive community impact and school profitability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of Director experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Must meet state education requirements and center/school requirements may apply.
• Must have North Carolina Level 3 credential.

Responsibilities

• Plan staff schedules, evaluate performance, and develop improvement plans.
• Ensure school operations comply with company and state licensing standards.
• Provide a safe, educational environment for children and parents.
• Promote the company's image and act as a provider of choice in educational programs.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Contribute to profitability and effective operation of the school.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum implementation

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

North Carolina Level 3 credential

Job description

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.
• Must have the North Carolina Level 3 credential.
• Must have 2 plus years of Director experience in a licensed child care facility.