Head Teacher

Vivvi; Liberty (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings

Commuter benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Vivvi is seeking a dedicated Head Teacher in Liberty, NC, to ensure the well-being and development of children. The role involves creating engaging and thematic units that foster curiosity while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment.

Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in child care and a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. The position offers competitive pay and extensive benefits, including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a licensed child care center.
• 2+ years in a Head Teacher role or similar capacity.
• Expertise in creating lesson plans and leading parent-teacher conferences.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and development of children.
• Design thematic units to foster curiosity.
• Implement inquiry-based curriculum tailored to children’s growth.

Skills

Leadership skills

Child development expertise

Curriculum planning

Positive communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

Job description

Who We Are

Vivvi is not your typical preschool! We’re reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for educators to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Become a part of the Vivvi founding team at a brand new 24‑hour child care center on Toyota’s new campus in Liberty, NC, to help build the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

About The Role

As a Head Teacher, you’ll:

• Ensure the well‑being and development of the children in your classroom
• Dream up rich, thematic units that foster children’s curiosity and help them achieve key individual and age‑appropriate milestones
• Lead planning and implementation of inquiry‑based activities and curriculum tailored towards children’s developmental growth
• Engage with and enrich children using positive language, loving care, and interactive play
• Proactively communicate with parents regarding their children’s development and growth
• Closely supervise children and adhere to robust health and safety protocol

Apply Today If You:

• Enjoy working with young learners, and see every child as infinitely capable
• Believe every family deserves access to world‑class child care that meets their needs.
• Have 2+ years of experience working in a licensed child care center capacity and have 2+ years of experience as a Head Teacher or in a similar role within a licensed child care center, including expertise in creating original lesson plans, leading parent‑teacher conferences, and effectively liaising with families about children’s development and milestones.
• Hold a Bachelors Degree in ECE or Child Development
• Value and create strong relationships with families, children, and faculty
• Possess excellent leadership skills including the ability to define goals and motivate staff towards success
• Value and create trusting relationships with children, families, and colleagues

What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our educators earn hourly rates from $16‑$22 based on level of education and experience. Full‑time employees also receive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.

Child‑Centered Approach: Our educators facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here https://vivvi.com/programs

State‑of‑the‑Art Facilities: All of our campuses are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery. Our newest campus in Liberty, N.C. is being specifically built to support the needs of the Toyota families, and will include the most up‑to‑date materials and equipment to ensure teachers have everything they need to deliver a high‑quality educational experience.

Employee Development: We offer robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote from within and are committed to helping our colleagues achieve their career goals at Vivvi!

To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to Liberty, N.C. Candidates must also possess independent U.S. work authorization.

Physical demands of this position include, but are not limited to, sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact [e-mail]. Determinations will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.