Early Childhood Director

Ready Set Grow Learning Center is seeking an experienced School Director to lead daily operations, support staff, and partner with ownership to build a stable, high-quality early childhood program.

This role is ideal for a proven Director who thrives in ownership-level responsibility, values professionalism, and believes a strong culture comes from clarity, consistency, and care.

About the Role

The School Director is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the school, including staff management, parent communication, compliance, scheduling, and enrollment support.

Ownership is actively involved at a strategic level and committed to empowering the right leader with real authority, trust, and growth opportunity.

This is a clean-slate leadership opportunity with strong ownership support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and support teaching staff with clear expectations
• Build a positive, professional, and respectful workplace culture
• Manage scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parent communication and escalations
• Oversee licensing compliance and regulatory interactions
• Support enrollment goals and retention
• Partner with ownership on budget planning, staffing needs, and growth initiatives

Qualifications:

• Director Permit or Site Supervisor Permit preferred
• 12 core ECE/CD units
• At least 3 units specific to infant care
• 3 units in Administration
• 4 years teaching experience with children under age 5

OR:

• Degree in Child Development 3 Administration units 2 years teaching experience
• BA in Child Development 3 Administration units 1 year teaching experience
• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience as a School Director (required)
• Experience leading programs serving ages 0–5
• Strong leadership presence—warm, fair, and firm
• Confident decision-maker who can manage adults effectively
• Organized, professional, and detail-oriented
• Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability
• Growth-minded leader open to expanding responsibility over time

Compensation & Benefits

• $70,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Stable, full-time schedule (5 days/week)
• Paid time off
• Meaningful autonomy and leadership authority
• Opportunity to grow into multi-site or senior leadership roles

We believe early childhood education should be warm, professional, and well-run.

We invest in leadership, support our staff, and expect excellence.

If you are a confident, experienced Director ready to lead with purpose and integrity, we’d love to meet you.

*Please upload:

• Resume
• Transcripts with ECE units/courses completed
• Permits
• Reference Page with at least 3 references