District and Area Leaders provide strategic leadership and hands-on support to schools, drawing on their direct experience running a school to guide and mentor school leadership teams. In this role, you use a strong working knowledge of state-specific licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and early childhood development teaching and assessment strategies to ensure high-quality, compliant, and consistent practices across schools. You build trusting, collaborative relationships with families, children, and staff while modeling strong, compassionate leadership. Through coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making, District and Area Leaders support school success, promote continuous improvement, and help create positive, thriving learning environments for both children and educators.

Qualifications:

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Extensive experience in licensed Early Childhood setting
• Established leader in a New Horizon Academy school

Skills Needed:

• Knowledge and firsthand experience in running a school
• Working knowledge of state-specific licensing requirements, national accreditation guidelines, and early childhood development teaching and assessment strategies
• Develops trusting relationships with families, children, and staff
• Strong leadership skills