Early Childhood Center Director - Sterling

Virginia Early Learning Academies; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional Development Opportunities

401K

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Monday-Friday No nights or weekends!

Employee Assistance Program

A supportive and collaborative work

Job summary

Virginia Early Learning Academies in Sterling, Virginia is seeking an Early Childhood Center Director to lead our Sterling center. The role focuses on delivering high-quality early education, guiding staff, and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment for children and families.

Qualifications include a graduate degree or equivalent in ECE or related field with supervisory experience, plus licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must meet all state, federal, and Early Learning Academies guidelines regarding education, experience, immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving is a requirement of the position.
• Graduate degree or equivalent in ECE or related field with supervisory experience is preferred.
• Experience in a childcare/early learning setting is valued.
• Montessori, Child Development, or related credentials are optional but beneficial.

Education

Graduate degree in a related field and at least 6 months of experience

Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 yr of experience

48 completed college credits with at least 12 in ECE and 1 yr of experience

Early Childhood Certification and 2 yrs of experience (1 in supervision)

A Child Development Credential and 2 yrs of experience (1 in supervision)

A Montessori Certification and 2 yrs of experience (1 in supervision)

120 college credit hours in ECE within the last 3 yrs and 3 yrs programmatic experience plus one additional year of supervision experience

Job description

Early Childhood Center Director - Sterling

Sterling, VA

Do you have a genuine desire to positively impact the lives of young children? We are seeking individuals with an unwavering passion for providing children with an exceptional early learning experience and the energy, compassion, and drive to execute it.

We are seeking individuals with an unwavering passion for providing children with exceptional early learning education, and are full of energy , compassion , and a genuine love for impacting the lives of children.

Whether you have spent time in childcare before or are new to the industry, we seek candidates dedicated to nurturing young minds. There is a special place for to be a part of the Early Learning Academies (ELA) community with Excel Creative Early Learning!

Sterling is currently seeking a qualified Center Director.

Qualifications include at least one of the following seven options:

• Graduate degree in a related field and at least 6 months of experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 1 yr of experience
• 48 completed college credits with at least 12 being in ECE and 1 yr of experience
• An Early Childhood Certification and 2 yrs of experience (1 in supervision)
• A Child Development Credential and 2 yrs of experience (1 in supervision)
• A Montessori Certification and 2 yrs of experience (1 in supervision)
• 120 college credit hours in ECE within the last 3 yrs and 3 yrs programmatic experience plus one additional year of supervision experience

Pay Range

$54,000 - $70,000 USD

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Professional Development Opportunities
• 401K
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Monday-Friday No nights or weekends!
• Employee Assistance Program
• A supportive and collaborative work environment

What We Need from You:

Education, Experience, and Training Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Must meet all state, federal, and Early Learning Academies guidelines regarding education, experience, immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.
• A valid driver's license is required if driving is a requirement of the position.

Ready to Join Us? If you are ready to be a part of a welcoming and inspiring educational community, that values innovation and creativity and is ready to shape the future of young learners, we cannot wait to meet you!

Early Learning Academies (ELA) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.