Job Description

Building Blocks Early Learning Center is currently seeking an Executive Director to lead our team in Stamford, CT.

About Us:

Building Blocks is a network of 39 preschools and early learning centers across New England, committed to fostering a nurturing environment for both children and educators. We prioritize employee well-being, offering a guaranteed paid week off between Christmas and New Year’s, alongside a supportive and collaborative work culture.

Role Overview:

As the Executive Director of our Stamford - High Ridge Road location, you will be at the helm of the school’s financial, operational, educational, and cultural success. Your primary goal will be to create a thriving, healthy learning environment for our children and staff. Through strong communication skills—both written and verbal—you will inspire teamwork, leadership, and transparency across the school and within our broader network.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 20 years of age, and:
• Obtained a high school diploma or equivalent and 1,080 hours of documented, supervised experience and 12 credits in ECE or child development from an approved program
• OR 4-year college degree in ECE or child development from an accredited institution and 360 hours of documented, supervised experience
• Must have at least 3 credits in early childhood education administration with at least one year being hired/designated as director
• Three to ten years in-school early education/classroom experience
• Demonstrate kindness and respect for self, others, and our community at large
• Skilled in play-based learning approaches and social-emotional learning

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily school operations, ensuring compliance with state-mandated teacher-child ratios, safety protocols, and licensure regulations.
• Implement and uphold all company policies as outlined in employee and family handbooks.
• Lead all educational and cultural initiatives, ensuring that anti-bias and anti-racism principles are integrated throughout the school environment.
• Supervise curriculum development to meet or exceed NAEYC and state standards, ensuring a focus on play-based learning and social-emotional development.
• Manage school staff scheduling, payroll, and budgeting within P&L guidelines.
• Foster strong relationships with families, handling tuition, billing, and family communication through systems like Procare.
• Maintain staff and child files in compliance with state regulations, and lead preparations for licensure visits.
• Ensure regular fire drills and other safety procedures are completed.
• Act as a mandated reporter, ensuring all staff are trained and aware of their responsibilities.

Benefits:

• Up to 75% discount on your child's tuition (Option for the initial $5,000 of tuition to be taken out of your paycheck before taxes through payroll deductions.)
• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
• Free subscription to First Stop Health for 24/7 access to virtual doctors.
• 401(k) plan with company match (eligibility starts after 60 days of employment).
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing coaching, including a dedicated Child Conference.
• Employee referral program available.

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000 a year

Eligible for up to 10% salary bonus each year.

We’re Growing!

Little Sprouts LLC, Building Blocks Early Learning, and Heartworks Early Education are a subsidiary of Babilou Family, a global network of 1,100 early education and child care centers, providing award-winning early education and care across 39 New England schools. Through the experience and talents of nearly 900 early education professionals and in partnership with nearly 4,000 families, we are on a meaningful journey to create optimal learning spaces where children ages 0-5 can learn, grow, and thrive.

Our teams, whether at our home office or inside our schools, are change makers – they inspire, create, model, and most importantly make this a great place to work. At Building Blocks Early Learning we are consistently recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse mix of colleagues who are representative of the diversity within the communities in which we operate. Our focus on equity and inclusion allows us to develop a broader scope of ideas and approaches, offering a collaborative and dynamic educational experience for the youngest members of society.

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