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Overnight Program Director

Huntsville, ALOnsiteFull TimeDirectorPosted 22 days ago

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Required skills

Overnight Program Director
Early Childhood Education
Child Care Center Management
Licensing Compliance
Staff Development
Alabama DHR
Alabama Quality STARS
The Creative Curriculum®

Nice to have

Preschool Director
ECE Leadership
School Operations Manager
Center Manager
Child Care Administrator
Play-Based Learning

Role summary

Vivvi is seeking an Overnight Program Director for its 24-hour child care center in Huntsville, Alabama. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing overnight operations, ensuring program quality, licensing compliance, and staff performance. The ideal candidate will have experience in early childhood education leadership, center management, staff development, and regulatory adherence. Key responsibilities include managing overnight operations, leading compliance efforts, coaching teaching staff, guiding curriculum implementation, and fostering strong family and community engagement. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, supporting working families and creating career pathways for educators.

Who We Are

Vivvi is not your typical daycare or preschool! We’re reimagining 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.

Join our team at our 24-hour child care center in Huntsville, Alabama, and play a key role in building a high-quality early learning program that supports children, families, and educators.

About the Role

As the Program Director, you will serve as a key overnight operational leader, responsible for program quality, licensing compliance, and team performance.

This is a highly visible leadership role focused on child care center management, staff development, and operational excellence. It’s ideal for an experienced early childhood leader who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

You’ll oversee overnight program operations, staffing and scheduling, regulatory compliance, and curriculum implementation aligned with Alabama’s early learning standards. In partnership with the Executive Head of School, you’ll help build a strong, inclusive, and high-performing team while ensuring children receive safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate care throughout the day and night.

Key Responsibilities

Center Leadership & Operations

Oversee overnightchild care center operations, including staffing, scheduling, and overnight program logistics.

Develop and implement systems that support efficient program management and operational success.

Support enrollment growth and family retention while managing resources effectively.

Promote a high-quality, developmentally appropriate early childhood program across age groups.

Ensure consistent program operations and a positive experience for children, families, and staff across all shifts.

Compliance, Licensing & Quality Assurance

Lead licensing compliance, health and safety practices, and regulatory adherence in accordance with Alabama DHR requirements.

Maintain accurate licensing, staffing, training, and classroom documentation.

Support continuous quality improvement efforts and participation in Alabama Quality STARS, as applicable.

Ensure all applicable health, safety, supervision, and nighttime care requirements are consistently followed.

Team Leadership & Staff Development

Provide ongoing classroom coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to overnight teaching staff.

Support staff development and promote consistent, high-quality teaching practices.

Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and mission-driven workplace culture.

Build accountability and strong communication across the team, including overnight staff.

Program Oversight & Curriculum Excellence

Guide teaching teams in lesson planning, child observation, assessment, and individualized instruction.

Promote play-based, emergent, and inquiry-driven learning that supports the whole child.

Support children’s development across social-emotional, communication, cognitive, physical, and health-related domains.

Maintain high classroom-quality standards and ensure teaching practices are developmentally appropriate.

Ensure safe sleep practices, appropriate supervision, and consistent routines for children in the overnight program.

Family & Community Engagement

Deliver a welcoming, supportive family experience from initial inquiry through enrollment and ongoing engagement.

Build strong relationships with families and community partners.

Communicate proactively with families regarding children’s experiences, development, and program needs.

Champion an inclusive environment that respects and supports each family’s needs.

Help strengthen family trust, engagement, and retention.

Qualifications

2–4 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, preschool, or child care administration

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Meet applicable Alabama DHR qualifications for the assigned director or program director responsibilities

Experience leading child care center operations, staff development, and licensing compliance

General knowledge of Alabama’s Child Care Licensing and Performance Standards

Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to coach and support teaching teams while maintaining high expectations for quality and accountability.

Experience building positive relationships with families, staff, and community partners.

A commitment to high-quality early childhood education, child development, and safe learning environments.

Compensation & Benefits

Program Directors receive competitive compensation based on experience and education, along with benefits offered by Vivvi.

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Questions? Reach out to us at hr@vivvi.com and include your resume. We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!

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