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The Nest Schools

Childcare Director

The Nest Schools

. Lead the school as School Director .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesLead💰 $55,000 - $65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates leadership in Early Childhood Education by ensuring high-quality programs and supporting educators, families, and staff. Holds a strong background in school administration and director responsibilities, with a focus on program quality and community engagement.

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Director ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationDirector CredentialProgram Quality ManagementStaff Support and Development

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Hard Skills
Program Quality AssessmentEducational LeadershipCurriculum DevelopmentStaff TrainingAdministrative Oversight
Soft Skills
CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills
Tools & Technologies
Centralized Administrative SupportHiring Screening ToolsCall Screening Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Director Credential
Industry Keywords
Early Childhood EducationSchool AdministrationEducational ProgramsTeacher SupportFamily Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the school as School Director
  • Support high-quality Early Childhood Education programs
  • Support teachers as Early Childhood Professional Educators
  • Focus on the quality of programs, children, families, and staff
  • Use centralized administrative, call-screening, and hiring-screening support

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Previous Director Experience required
  • Preferably experience in a large school
  • Early Childhood Education required
  • Director Credential preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Better compensation and support
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Nest Eggs Reward & Recognition Program
  • Mentor Programs
  • Funday Mondays
  • Director Retreats with training and industry speakers
  • Nest University training and certificate programs
  • Industry-leading benefits
  • Centralized billing and receivables to reduce administrative duties
  • 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