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

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Program Director Permit What Were Looking For Prior experience as a

School Director

(required) Experience leading programs serving ages 05 Strong leadership presencewarm, 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, wed love to meet you. *Please upload: Resume Transcripts with ECE units/courses completed Permits Reference Page with at least 3 references