Center Director

Learning Care Group • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

This is more than just a daycare job. Leading a child care center involves helping children learn, grow, thrive, and play. The Center Director has a positive impact on children and their families while effectively and efficiently running school operations. The Director promotes children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth and works with staff to create a warm, inspiring environment while keeping parents informed and engaged.

The Director manages school staff, supports implementation of the company-provided curriculum, ensures the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards, fosters a positive partnership with the surrounding community, and helps maintain an educational, caring, and safe environment for children. The role also includes recruiting, selecting, and retaining quality staff.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Must meet state education requirements and the center/school’s requirements.
• Two years of Center Director experience in a licensed child care facility.
• North Carolina Level 3 credential.

Responsibilities

• Plan staff work schedules, evaluate staff performance, and develop performance improvement plans.
• Assist with implementing the company-provided curriculum by coaching teachers, communicating standards, and interpreting standards for teachers.
• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Promote a positive partnership with the surrounding community.
• Help create an educational, caring, and safe environment that supports children’s imagination, self-esteem, and discovery.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Promote children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Keep parents informed and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager