Director

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Director to oversee a school, lead staff, and ensure licensing compliance while delivering high-quality early childhood education.

This role centers on creating a safe, nurturing environment, coordinating curriculum, communicating with families, and driving operational excellence across daily operations. Based in Birmingham, Alabama, the Director will partner with teachers and parents to support children's growth and the organization's educational

Qualifications

• 21+ years old
• High School diploma or equivalent
• CDA/Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Must meet state education requirements; additional center/school requirements may apply
• Willingness to attain state-mandated Director requirements
• 1–2 years supervisory/management experience in early childhood education preferred

Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day in a school setting.
• Manage School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating performance, and developing improvement plans; coach teachers on curriculum standards.
• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Curriculum implementation

Parent communication

Education

CDA/AA/BA in Early Childhood Education

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
• High School diploma or equivalent
• CDA, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred 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
• 1-2 years supervisory/management experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred