Head of School (Day-Shift) - Huntsville

Vivvi Early Learning • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Head of School, you will: Lead all aspects of school operations, including staffing, scheduling, enrollment management, and implementation of policies and procedures Ensure full compliance with all applicable state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and quality rating expectations Oversee the delivery of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum aligned with best practices in early childhood education Create a world-class family experience, including enrollment, communication, retention, and community engagement Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative school culture for children, families, and staff Coach, develop, and evaluate faculty through ongoing feedback, performance management, and professional development Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of school staff Serve as the primary leader for people management and day-to-day HR-related matters

Requirements

• Are passionate about early childhood education and believe every child is capable and deserving of high-quality care
• Have 4+ years of leadership experience in an early childhood or educational setting
• Hold an Associate’s or Bachelor’s (preferred) degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience as required by state licensing)
• Meet or exceed state-specific director qualifications for licensed child care centers
• Have experience with child-centered, inquiry-based, or developmentally appropriate curricula
• Are knowledgeable about state licensing regulations and quality standards
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families, children, and staff
• Demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, and team development skills
• Are adaptable and a creative problem solver
• To be considered, applicants must be based in or willing to relocate to Huntsville, Alabama.
• Candidates must also possess independent US work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of school operations, including staffing, scheduling, enrollment management, and implementation of policies and procedures
• Ensure full compliance with all applicable state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and quality rating expectations
• Oversee the delivery of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate, child-centered curriculum aligned with best practices in early childhood education
• Create a world-class family experience, including enrollment, communication, retention, and community engagement
• Foster an inclusive, respectful, and collaborative school culture for children, families, and staff
• Coach, develop, and evaluate faculty through ongoing feedback, performance management, and professional development
• Lead recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of school staff
• Serve as the primary leader for people management and day-to-day HR-related matters

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits : Our Center leaders earn competitive salaries based on level of education and experience. Full-time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.
• Employee Development : We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees