WeeGrow Academy Director

W.C.S. Personal Development Center; Dresden (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Weakley County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Director for the new childcare facility, WeeGrow Academy. The director will manage daily operations and ensure safety, education and belonging per district standards, with the academy operating on a school year schedule.

Pay will be determined by education and experience; this is a full-time role with a school-year calendar. Salary is set at $30,000 per year with starting date to be determined.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field plus one year of full-time experience in a group childcare setting.
• 60 semester hours of college with relevant coursework plus two years of full-time experience in a group childcare setting.
• High school diploma or equivalent with TECTA 30-hour orientation or recognized equivalent plus four years of qualifying full-time experience in group childcare, including business operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the academy
• Maintain compliance with WCS and TDOE policies and procedures
• Ensure supervision and required staffing ratios
• Hire, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• Maintain required child, employee, health, safety, attendance, and training records
• Manage enrollment, scheduling, supplies, purchasing, and program needs
• Develop and monitor the program budget and expenditures
• Prepare for TDOE monitoring visits and other required inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field

60 semester hours of college including coursework in business management, child development, early childhood education, or related field

High school diploma or equivalent + TECTA 30-hour orientation certificate or TDOE-recognized equivalent + four years of qualifying full-time experience in group childcare, including business operations

Experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, families and/or childcare staff preferred

Job description

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900334

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Weakley County Schools is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Director for the new childcare facility, WeeGrow Academy. The facility is under construction, but the Director will have responsibilities prior to its opening. The academy will operate on a school year schedule. Pay for the Director position will be based on education and experience.

Job Title

WeeGrow Academy Director

Reports to

Director of Schools or designee

Status

Full Time, school-year calendar

Purpose of Job

Weakley County Schools is committed to growing the whole child and ensuring that staff have access to reliable quality childcare for their own children. The WeeGrow Academy Director is the driving force in that effort, responsible for the daily operations and management of the program. The director will ensure that the environment meets or exceeds the standards of safety and security, as well as education and belonging, that are expected at all Weakley County Schools.

Qualifications

• · Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field plus one year of full-time experience in a group childcare setting; OR
• · 60 semester hours of college, including coursework in areas such as business management, child development, early childhood education, or related field plus two years of full-time experience in a group childcare setting; OR
• · High school diploma or equivalent, required TECTA 30-hour orientation certificate or TDOE-recognized equivalent plus four years of qualifying full-time experience in a group childcare setting, including experience in the business operation of childcare.
• AND
• · Experience working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, families and/or childcare staff preferred.

Job Description

• · Oversee the daily operations of the academy
• · Maintain compliance with WCS and TDOE policies and procedures
• · Ensure supervision and required staffing ratios
• · Hire, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• · Maintain required child, employee, health, safety, attendance, and training records
• · Manage enrollment, scheduling, supplies, purchasing, and program needs
• · Develop and monitor the program budget and expenditures
• · Prepare for TDOE monitoring visits and other required inspections

Essential Functions or Duties

• · Maintain consistent, predictable attendance and punctuality, including participation in required meetings, trainings, and professional development
• · Perform all duties with integrity, professionalism, accountability and in compliance with all facility, district, state, and federal laws/policies.
• · Interact professionally and effectively with children, parents/guardians, coworkers, administrators, and members of the public.
• · Maintain appropriate confidentiality of children, personnel, and district information.
• · Follow all safety procedures and report hazards, incidents, or unsafe conditions in a timely manner.
• · Use district equipment, technology, and resources appropriately and in support of assigned duties.
• · Perform other duties as assigned.
• · Model nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Physical Demands

• · This job may require lifting objects that exceed 20 pounds, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Other physical demands that may be required are as follows:
• · Pushing and/or pulling
• · Stooping and/or kneeling
• · Reaching
• · Talking
• · Hearing
• · Seeing

Capacity and Ability Requirements

• · Intelligence: The ability to understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to reason and make judgments.
• · Verbal: Ability to understand the meanings of words and the ideas associated with them.
• · Numerical: Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately.
• · Manual dexterity: Ability to move the hands and fingers easily.

Desired Attributes

• · Strong judgment regarding child safety
• · Leadership and ability to supervise staff
• · Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions under pressure
• · Initiative and problem-solving skills
• · Warm, appropriate interactions with children
• · Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

General Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Weakley County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the school system may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applying online indicates the receipt and review of this job description by the (potential) employee.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $30,000 Per Year

Job Requirements

• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jeff Cupples , Director of Schools
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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