Childcare Director

Little Schoolhouse Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Wellness resources

Meaningful leadership impact

Job summary

Little Schoolhouse Nashville seeks a Director to design and launch a new program in East Nashville. You’ll shape a warm, engaging, high-quality learning environment for young children while guiding a dedicated team of educators.

You’ll build strong partnerships with families and the community, ensure licensing/quality standards, and lead budgeting, enrollment, staffing and scheduling to support program excellence.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of leadership or administrative experience in an early childhood or educational setting.
• Solid foundation in education or related fields, ideally with teaching or curriculum design experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in family engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the center, maintaining full compliance with licensing regulations and quality standards.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate educational programs that nurture the whole child.
• Inspire, coach, and support teachers to continually improve their classroom practices and professional skills.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, caregivers, and the broader community.
• Oversee administrative duties, including budgeting, enrollment, staffing, and scheduling.
• Evaluate and enhance program quality through regular assessments and feedback.
• Coordinate and facilitate ongoing professional training and development opportunities for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Family engagement

Coaching

Education

Education degree or related field

Job description

As the Director of Little Schoolhouse, you’ll have the unique opportunity to help design and launch a new program from the ground up. We’re seeking an experienced, forward-thinking leader ready to leave their mark in East Nashville. In this role, you’ll shape a warm, engaging, and high-quality learning environment for young children while guiding a dedicated team of educators. Your leadership will ensure excellence in early education and care, foster professional growth among staff, and build strong partnerships with families and the community. Join us in creating something truly special for children and their families here in East Nash!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the center, maintaining full compliance with licensing regulations and quality standards.
• Design and implement developmentally appropriate educational programs that nurture the whole child.
• Inspire, coach, and support teachers to continually improve their classroom practices and professional skills.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents, caregivers, and the broader community.
• Oversee administrative duties, including budgeting, enrollment, staffing, and scheduling.
• Evaluate and enhance program quality through regular assessments and feedback.
• Coordinate and facilitate ongoing professional training and development opportunities for staff.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of leadership or administrative experience in an early childhood or educational setting.
• Solid foundation in education or related fields, ideally with teaching or curriculum design experience.
• Proven ability to connect with children and families in meaningful, positive ways.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially in family engagement.

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of early childhood development and educational best practices.
• Familiarity with Montessori and/or Reggio philosophies and the ability to integrate similar methods into our program.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

We’re passionate about creating a supportive, inspiring environment where both educators and children can thrive. You’ll be part of a team that values creativity, growth, and collaboration.

We offer

• A collaborative team culture that encourages innovation.
• Wellness resources to support your physical, emotional, and mental health.
• A deeply rewarding role where you'll feel trusted, and your leadership truly makes a difference.

Join us in shaping a joyful, enriching early learning community and building a legacy of quality care and education in East Nashville!