Are you passionate about making a positive impact? Join us!
Working with us means not only enjoying your role but also witnessing the joy of learning in every child. If you're dedicated to inspiring, encouraging, and fostering a child's love for learning on a daily basis, we invite you to become a valued member of our school family!
What You’ll Do
As the School Director, you will:
- Build a strong foundation by fostering meaningful relationships with families and the local community
- Recruit, develop, and inspire a high-performing, diverse team of educators
- Lead with purpose and heart, ensuring every child and staff member feels seen, supported, and able to thrive
- Drive enrollment growth and cultivate a positive, inclusive school culture
- Ensure compliance with state licensing and accreditation standards while maintaining excellence in programming
- Achieve and maintain accreditation through NAEYC and/or NECPA
- Own the school’s financial performance by managing budgets, optimizing expenses, and driving revenue growth
- Balance financial responsibility with a deep commitment to investing in people, programs, and the overall well-being of the school community
What We’re Looking For
Qualified candidates will:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field
- Have at least 2 years of management experience in a licensed early childhood setting
- Possess the North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (or equivalent)
- Meet Program Administrator qualifications for NAEYC accreditation
- Have a strong understanding of CO state licensing regulations.
- Demonstrate leadership, organization, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred qualifications:
· Experience navigating the NAEYC accreditation processes.
The ideal candidate brings a thoughtful approach to creating and sustaining high-quality learning environments, with a deep appreciation for how compliance and educational excellence work together to support meaningful outcomes for children and families.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must:
- Meet or exceed state licensing qualifications
- Pass required background studies
- Be eligible to work in the United States
- Be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodations
Why Join New Horizon Academy?
At New Horizon Academy, you’ll:
- Work in beautifully equipped classrooms with a supportive and collaborative team
- Receive ongoing training and professional development at no cost
- Be part of a company with over 50 years of leadership in early childhood education
- Help shape the critical first five years of children’s lives—when learning matters most
What We Offer
We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Monthly bonus potential
- Health, dental, and vision, life and disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and Holiday Pay
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Discounted childcare
- Career growth opportunities
APPLY TODAY!
E.O.E
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
