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 🌟Now Hiring: Founding Center Director (STEM & AI Early Learning Academy)

Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE) North Chesterfield, VA (23236) Full-Time | $60,000–$70,000 + Enrollment Bonuses | 6-Month Probation

 
About the Role

Kids Academy of Learning & Excellence (KALE) is launching a next-generation STEM- and AI-focused early learning center in North Chesterfield (23236). We are seeking a VDOE-qualified Center Director / Childcare Director with strong leadership, operational excellence, and experience in:

• Childcare management 
• Preschool administration 
• Enrollment growth 
• Digital marketing 
• Family engagement 

This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing a licensed childcare center with a strong emphasis on center enrollment, occupancy growth, and family partnership.

⭐ Position Responsibilities

Childcare Center Operations

• Lead daily operations of a licensed childcare center / preschool 
• Ensure full compliance with VDOE 8VAC20-780 regulations 
• Manage ratios, staffing schedules, teacher supervision, and safety procedures 
• Maintain all children’s records, staff files, licensing paperwork, and training logs 
• Oversee budgets, tuition billing, purchasing, and vendor relationships 

Enrollment, Marketing & Tour Conversion (Top Priority)

• Drive childcare enrollment, preschool enrollment, and center occupancy growth 
• Achieve 90% occupancy within 12 months 
• Conduct high-conversion tours and timely parent follow-ups 
• Manage digital marketing (Facebook, Instagram, Google Business, community groups) 
• Build partnerships with local schools, churches, and community organizations 
• Track weekly lead activity, waitlists, enrollment funnels, and conversions 
• Improve family satisfaction and retention metrics 

STEM / Robotics / AI Curriculum Support

• Support a STEM-forward, technology-rich preschool program 
• Encourage robotics, coding basics, digital literacy, and project-based learning 
• Train teachers on hands-on STEM learning practices (training provided) 
• Promote a culture of innovation,      creativity, and excellence 

🧩 Required Qualifications (VDOE-Compliant)

Must meet ONE of the following pathways:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s in Early Childhood, Child Development, or Elementary Education + 1 year programmatic experience, OR 
• 48+ college credits (12 in ECE/Child Development) + 1 year experience, OR 
• 2 years of programmatic experience (1 year supervising) + CDA/ECE Certificate 

Additional Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid + MAT (or obtained within 30 days) 
• Minimum 10 hours of management/business training 
• Ability to pass all state & federal background checks 
• Completion of Virginia Preservice Training for Child Care Staff within 90 days 
• Daily Health Observation (DHO) training preferred (or within 90 days) 
• Emergency Preparedness & Response training within required timelines 

⭐ Preferred Experience

• Experience as a childcare director, preschool director, or assistant director 
• Proven history of growing enrollment and increasing center occupancy 
• Digital marketing, social media, or community outreach experience 
• Ability to lead and develop teachers 
• Experience with STEM, robotics, coding, or early technology (preferred, not required) 
• Familiarity with Abeka, STEM, Reggio, or project-based learning 

💼 Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000–$70,000 (based on experience) 
• Enrollment Bonus: ➤ $50 for every child : Bonus paid 30 days after start date  
• 6-month probationary period with performance review based on: 
• Enrollment growth 
• VDOE compliance 
• Family satisfaction 
• Staff performance 
• PTO + holidays 
• Tuition discounts 
• Professional development in STEM,      leadership, and AI tools 

🚀 Career Growth Opportunities

High-performing Directors may advance to:

• Regional Director roles 
• Training Director 
• Multi-site executive leadership 

❤️ Who Thrives Here

This role is ideal for someone who is:

• A results-driven childcare leader 
• Skilled at both education + business 
• Confident in tours, marketing, and parent communication 
• Comfortable in a fast-growing STEM/AI environment 
• Capable of meeting targeted occupancy and revenue goals 

Important Note 

Start date and final offer are contingent upon VDOE license approval, expected within the next 60–90 days.

How to Apply

Send your resume and a short cover letter to careers_KALE@abc123.kids.

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