Childcare Director

The Nest Schools

. Lead the Archdale early childhood school as School Director .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeArchdale • North Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $50,000 - $57,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Early Childhood Education and effective school management, with a focus on program quality, teacher development, and operational oversight. Proven ability to lead and mentor staff while ensuring a positive educational experience for children and families.

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Director ExperienceEarly Childhood EducationDirector CredentialProgram Quality OversightTeacher Development

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Certifications & Qualifications

Director Credential

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Early Childhood EducationSchool ManagementProgram DevelopmentOperational OversightProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Archdale early childhood school as School Director
Oversee the quality of programs and experiences for children, families, and staff
Support and develop teachers as Early Childhood Professional Educators
Use curriculum and education specialist support to deliver high-quality early childhood programs
Manage school operations with centralized billing, receivables, call screening, and hiring screening support
Participate in professional development, director retreats, mentorship, and company fellowship programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous Director Experience required, preferably in a large school
Early Childhood Education Required
Director Credential preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Nest Eggs Reward & Recognition Program
Mentor Programs
Funday Mondays
Director Retreats – training, with the most dynamic speakers and presenters in our industry
Nest University training and certificate programs leading to real career opportunities in Early Childhood Education
Industry-leading benefits and MONEY – best paid in the industry!
Career growth opportunities
Centralized billing and receivables to relieve unneeded 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