Center Director - Preschool

Learning Care; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking a Center Director to lead a Raleigh-area child care center. The role focuses on guiding staff, maintaining licensing standards, and fostering a warm, educational atmosphere for children and families.

As Director, you will promote growth, engage parents, and ensure high-quality program delivery while meeting state requirements. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in ECE, NC Level 3 credential, and 2+ years of director-level experience in licensed settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff by planning work schedules, evaluating performance and coaching teachers.
• Ensure operations meet licensing standards and partner with the community.
• Inspire learning by creating an educational, safe environment.
• Recruit, select, and retain high-quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum coaching

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.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• 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