Director of Early Learning - Lead School Readiness

Grow Early Learning Corp; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Account

Flexible Spending Plans

Personal Leave Time

16 Paid Holidays

Public Loan Forgiveness Programs

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Grow Early Learning is seeking a Director of Early Learning to oversee education services across regions, including curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to align school readiness goals with national standards, and to guide classrooms toward culturally responsive practices.

The position requires a MED/MS in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 5 years of leadership experience in early childhood

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Strong reading and writing communication.
• Strong leadership and time management skills.
• Organization skills and knowledge of adult learning principles.
• Recordkeeping and computer skills.
• Ability to guide and motivate individuals from diverse populations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of agency-wide school readiness goals aligned with federal/state systems.
• Oversee curriculum selection, assessment tools, and developmentally appropriate screening.
• Lead education staff in individualizing curricula and resources for each child.
• Implement curricula and create classroom environments that honor cultures and languages.
• Develop processes to evaluate fidelity to curricula and address challenges.
• Lead classroom quality assessment efforts (e.g., CLASS, ITERs) and related improvements.
• Manage data collection and reporting of child progress across levels.
• Develop and implement the Grow Early Learning Planned Language Approach.
• Coordinate with leadership to ensure high-quality facilities and learning environments.
• Collaborate on system development and staff training/TA plans.
• Lead coaching curriculum for educators and delegates.
• Support centers in pursuing NAEYC accreditation.

Skills

Head Start Standards knowledge

Communication skills

Leadership

Time management

Organization

Adult learning principles

Recordkeeping

Computer skills

Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred)

Education

MED/MS in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Grow Early Learning is seeking a Director of Early Learning to oversee education services across regions, including curriculum design, development, implementation, and evaluation. The role emphasizes collaboration with leadership to align school readiness goals with national standards, and to guide classrooms toward culturally responsive practices.

The position requires a MED/MS in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 5 years of leadership experience in early childhood