Head of School - Park Slope, Brooklyn

About the Role

Vivvi is not your typical daycare! We’re reinventing childcare and early learning for today’s families and creating opportunities for teachers to do what they love (and feel valued while they’re doing it). Join the Vivvi community to provide the quality program children deserve while pursuing your own professional growth and development.

A Head of School at Vivvi is a dedicated and dynamic leader responsible for the overall management and success of the campus. In this role you will oversee curriculum, staffing operations, team culture, and family engagement, all aligned with Vivvi’s core values. You will ensure a smooth operation and high‑quality child care and education while maintaining financial health. The Head of School combines educational expertise, managerial skills, and a deep commitment to child development and family partnership to create a thriving, supportive, and high‑quality educational environment that is also financially sound.

• Be responsible for the business success of your campus
• Lead school operations by developing and overseeing critical systems and processes related to staffing/scheduling, tracking enrollment, etc.
• Own budget and reporting, and work closely with Vivvi corporate team to monitor, report on, and support the financial health of the school
• Track and submit DOE budget invoices in a timely and accurate manner, ensuring compliance with funding requirements and maintaining financial integrity.
• Ensure excellence in program, making sure the level of care, learning, and health & safety are second‑to‑none
• Oversee compliance systems and adhere to applicable health, safety, and licensing requirements per local regulations including DOE 3K and UPK requirements
• Ensure the ongoing delivery of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children
• Create a positive experience for all members of the community
• Support in all aspects of relationship‑building and enrollment with prospective families with a commitment to promoting the highest quality experience and satisfaction.
• Foster and promote Vivvi’s inclusive environment throughout all aspects of the culture and practices of the campus
• Hire, manage, and mentor faculty—including driving accountability and adherence to all Vivvi standards and policies, regular performance evaluations, and training and professional development opportunities with an eye toward HR best practices

• Enjoy working with young learners and see every child as infinitely capable
• Have 5‑10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Demonstrate knowledge of the NYC DOE 3K and 4K programs and policies>
• Are proficient in Teaching Strategies Gold and Creative Curriculum
• Hold a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, or a related field
• Hold the relevant certification or credential based on licensing requirements
• Have deep expertise in emergent‑ or inquiry‑based curricula and a progressive approach to early childhood education.
• Are knowledgeable of all licensing requirements for early childhood programs.
• Value and create strong relationships with families, children, and faculty.
• Possess excellent leadership skills including the ability to define goals and motivate staff toward their success.
• Are already or are willing to be CPR and First Aid certified.

Our Campus Leaders earn salaries from $82,000‑$110,000 based on level of education and experience. Full‑time employees also receive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement savings, and commuter benefits.

Our educators facilitate each child’s success by observing their interests and developing a curriculum inspired by their curiosity. Learn more about our teaching philosophy here

Our campuses are purposefully designed to offer endless opportunities for learning and discovery.

We offer financial support for ongoing education through tuition reimbursement, as well as robust onboarding training, ongoing professional development days, and individual coaching and feedback. We also love to promote…