Head of School

Vivvi is reinventing child care and early learning for today’s families, offering a high-quality program for children while supporting teachers and caregivers with professional growth and development.

About the Role

• Lead school operations by developing and overseeing critical systems and processes related to staffing, scheduling, and tracking enrollment.
• Oversee compliance systems and ensure adherence to applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements.
• Ensure the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Support relationship-building and enrollment with prospective families.
• Foster and promote Vivvi’s inclusive environment throughout all aspects of the school.
• Provide mentorship to faculty members, including regular performance evaluations and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of experience in a similar role.
• Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field.
• Hold or are working toward North Carolina Early Childhood administration certification.
• Deep expertise in emergent- or inquiry-based curricula and a progressive approach to early childhood education.
• Knowledgeable of licensing requirements for early childhood programs.
• Strong relationship-building skills with families, children, and faculty.
• Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to define goals and motivate staff.
• CPR and First Aid certified (or willing to obtain certification).
• Fully vaccinated against COVID.
• Based in or willing to relocate to North Carolina.
• Independent US work authorization.

Physical demands include sitting and standing for extended periods, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, and frequently moving or lifting children weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on education and experience.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Commuter benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education.
• Robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback.
• Opportunities for internal promotion and career growth.

Vivvi’s child-centered approach involves observing children’s interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Our state-of-the-art campuses are designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery.