<h3><strong>Who We Are</strong></h3> <p>Vivvi is not your typical daycare or preschool! We’re reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families. We’re building high-quality, flexible, and innovative early childhood programs that support working families while creating meaningful career pathways for educators and leaders.</p> <p>Join the team at our 24-hour child care center on Toyota’s campus in Liberty, NC, and play a key role in building a best-in-class early learning program from the ground up.</p> <h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p>As the Program Director, you will serve as the operational and cultural leader of the campus, responsible for driving program quality, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, and team performance.</p> <p>This is a highly visible leadership role focused on child care center management, staff leadership, and operational excellence, ideal for an experienced early childhood leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.</p> <p>You’ll oversee all aspects of the school, including daily operations, staffing and scheduling, compliance, and curriculum implementation aligned with North Carolina early learning standards, while building a strong, inclusive, and high-performing team.</p> <h3><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h3> <p><strong>Center Leadership & Operations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead all child care center operations, including staffing, scheduling, and logistics between 7pm and 5am for our 24-hour school.</li> <li>Develop and implement systems to support efficient program management and operational success.</li> <li>Drive enrollment growth and retention while managing budgets and resources effectively.</li> <li>Support a developmentally appropriate, high-quality early childhood program across all age groups.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Compliance, Licensing & Quality Assurance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Serve as the primary lead for licensing compliance, health and safety, and regulatory adherence for the overnight hours.</li> <li>Maintain deep knowledge of North Carolina Child Care Licensing requirements and NC Star Rated License system.</li> <li>Ensure continuous quality improvement with a goal of maintaining our 5-Star Child Care Rating.</li> <li> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Team Leadership & Staff Development</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead, hiring, onboarding, and retention of teaching staff.</li> <li>Be present in classrooms to provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance management to your team.</li> <li>Foster an inclusive, mission-driven workplace culture </li> </ul> <p><strong>Program Oversight & Curriculum Excellence</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ensure implementation of The Creative Curriculum® or similar research-based programs aligned with NC Early Learning standards.</li> <li>Guide teaching teams in lesson planning, observation, and individualized instruction.</li> <li>Ensure implementation of a play-based, emergent, and inquiry-driven learning that supports the whole child.</li> <li>Maintain high standards of classroom quality and ensure child assessment.</li> <li>Maintain safe and appropriate sleep practices for children in our overnight program</li> </ul> <p><strong>Family & Community Engagement</strong></p> <ul> <li>Deliver a best-in-class family experience from initial inquiry through enrollment and ongoing engagement.</li> <li>Build strong relationships with families and community partners.</li> <li>Champion an inclusive and welcoming environment for all families.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications</strong></h3> <ul> <li>2–4 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, preschool, or child care administration.</li> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (required).</li> <li>North Carolina Administration Credential (Level III preferred).</li> <li>Demonstrated success in child care center leadership, licensing compliance, and team management.</li> <li>Knowledge of NC Child Care Star Rated License system and quality standards.</li> <li>Experience implementing The Creative Curriculum® or similar research-based curricula.</li> <li>Working knowledge of North Carolina Foundations for Early Learning and Development.</li> <li>Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li> <li>Skilled in building relationships with families, staff, and community partners.</li> <li>Passion for high-quality early childhood education and child development.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></h3> <p>Program Directors earn competitive hourly compensation, based on experience and education.</p> <p><strong>What We Offer:</strong></p> <p>Full-time employees receive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.<br><br></p> <p><em>Child-Centered Approach:</em> Our educators facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here https://vivvi.com/programs <br><br></p> <p><em>State-of-the-Art Facilities</em>: All of our campuses are purposefully