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