Childcare Director

The Nest Schools•Vandalia, OH
•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Nest Schools is seeking a School Director to lead a school and support high-quality Early Childhood Education programs for children, families, and staff. The role is intended for an experienced early childhood director who values Early Childhood Education and recognizes teachers as Early Childhood Professional Educators. Each school receives support from a full-time curriculum and education specialist, along with classroom budgets for learning materials and crafts. The Nest Schools describes its workplace programs as centered on wellness, innovation, kindness, and fun. The role includes access to reward and recognition programs, mentor programs, Funday Mondays, director retreats, training and certificate programs through Nest University, career growth opportunities, centralized billing and receivables, centralized call screening and hiring screening, outside professional development, and opportunities to connect with other directors. The stated pay range is USD $65,000–$70,000 per year.

Requirements

  • Previous Director experience is required.
  • Early Childhood Education is required.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in a large school is preferred.
  • A Director Credential is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a school and its Early Childhood Education programs.
  • Focus on the quality of programs and the needs of children, families, and staff.
  • Support teachers as Early Childhood Professional Educators and enable them to deliver the learning experiences they envision.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading benefits (specific benefits are not detailed).
  • Nest Eggs Reward & Recognition Program.
  • Mentor Programs.
  • Funday Mondays.
  • Director retreats with training and industry speakers.
  • Nest University training and certificate programs.
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Centralized billing and receivables support.
  • Centralized call screening.
  • Centralized hiring screening.
  • Outside professional development opportunities, including NAEYC conferences and Nest Conferences.
  • Fellowship with other directors regionally and throughout the company.
  • Classroom budgets for learning materials and crafts.
  • Pay range of USD $65,000–$70,000 per year.
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