Childcare Director

The Nest Schools•Lakeland, FL

4d•$50,000 - $52,000

About The Position

The Nest Schools is an early childhood education organization founded in 2021 and operated by experienced early childhood professionals. The organization seeks a School Director to lead a school and support its early childhood programs, children, families, teachers, and staff. The role is suited to a leader who values Early Childhood Education and recognizes teachers as professional educators. Each school is supported by a full-time curriculum and education specialist, and classroom budgets are provided for learning materials and crafts. The Nest Schools offers programs intended to support staff wellness, innovation, kindness, and fun, including rewards and recognition, mentoring, training retreats, and certificate programs. Centralized billing, call screening, and hiring screening are provided to reduce administrative work and allow the Director to focus on program quality and the school community. The stated pay range is USD $50,000 to $52,000 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 programs.
Focus on the quality of programs and the needs of children, families, and staff.
Support teachers as Early Childhood Professional Educators.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits and compensation, described as among the best paid in the industry.
Career growth opportunities.
Nest Eggs Reward & Recognition Program.
Mentor Programs.
Funday Mondays.
Director retreats featuring training and industry speakers.
Nest University training and certificate programs.
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.
Full-time curriculum and education specialist support at each school.