Head Teacher - Elon

Vivvi; Elon (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement savings

Commuter benefits

Employee development and growth

Job summary

Vivvi is building a new child care center in Elon, NC, seeking a Head Teacher to nurture and guide young learners. The role emphasizes enriching curricula, planning engaging activities, and strong collaboration with families to support children's development.

The position requires 2+ years in licensed childcare and leadership experience, with a Bachelor's in ECE or Child Development, and relocation to Elon, NC. Vivvi offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensed child care center.
• Experience as Head Teacher or similar role with lesson planning, parent conferences, and family liaison.
• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Excellent communication with families and guardians.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the well-being and development of children in the classroom.
• Dream up rich, thematic units to foster curiosity and milestones.
• Lead planning and implementation of inquiry-based activities and curriculum.
• Engage with and enrich children using positive language and interactive play.
• Proactively communicate with parents regarding child development.
• Closely supervise children and uphold health and safety protocols.

Skills

Child care experience

Head Teacher experience

Leadership

Parent communication

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ECE/Child Development

Job description

Who We Are

Vivvi is not your typical daycare or preschool! We're reinventing child care and early learning for today's families and creating opportunities for teachers and caregivers 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 child care center in Elon, NC, and help build the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

About The Role

• 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 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 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 Elon, N.C. is being specifically built to support the needs of the North Carolina 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 Elon, N.C. Candidates must also possess independent US 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.