Director of Early Learning & Care - Flexible Hours

Learning Care Group; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a Director to lead a school, ensuring high-quality early childhood education and compliance with state licensing. You will supervise staff, implement curriculum, and foster a caring, safe environment while engaging families and the community.

The role requires 1–2 years of supervisory experience, MO Director license, and education in early childhood. Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive school profitability and student success.

Qualifications

• 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.
• MO Director License required.
• 1-2 years supervisory/management experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day by managing school operations and staff.
• Manages School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, 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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Coaching

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA / Associate / Bachelor in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Learning Care Group is seeking a Director to lead a school, ensuring high-quality early childhood education and compliance with state licensing. You will supervise staff, implement curriculum, and foster a caring, safe environment while engaging families and the community.

The role requires 1–2 years of supervisory experience, MO Director license, and education in early childhood. Strong leadership and communication are essential to drive school profitability and student success.