Early Childhood Program Director - STEAM & Arts Education

Acquire4Hire LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Professional Development

Dental and Vision Insurance

Free Telehealth Medical Supplemental

Paid Vacation days

PTO

Quarterly Perfect Attendance Bonuses

Job summary

Learn & Grow Creative Arts Center LLC in Hermitage, TN is seeking a Program Director to join our inclusive school community. You will develop and implement a creative early childhood program for infants through preschoolers, alongside the Executive and Assistant Directors.

The role emphasizes guiding teachers, observing child development, ensuring safety, and collaborating with administrators, staff and families. Immediate hire pending background check and references.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a childcare center.
• Knowledge of DHS rules and licensing requirements.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
• Must pass background check, complete online trainings, provide 3 references, and education documents.
• On-the-job training is provided after hire.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a careful and creative program for infants through preschoolers with directors.
• Use stories and play to teach children using varied techniques.
• Observe children and teachers to support social skills and self-esteem.
• Guide curriculum to develop artistic and practical abilities (shapes, numbers, colors, crafts).
• Supervise safety and health standards for the school.
• Collaborate with Admin, staff, and parents to support students.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized school environment.

Skills

Director experience

QRIS knowledge

Child development

Safety & sanitation

Communication skills

Organized

Creativity vs structure

CPR certification

CDA/AA education requirement

Education

CDA or Associate's degree

Job description

Learn & Grow Creative Arts Center LLC in Hermitage, TN is seeking a Program Director to join our inclusive school community. You will develop and implement a creative early childhood program for infants through preschoolers, alongside the Executive and Assistant Directors.

The role emphasizes guiding teachers, observing child development, ensuring safety, and collaborating with administrators, staff and families. Immediate hire pending background check and references.