Leadership

Position: Future Leadership Opportunities at Carrington Academy

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Future Leadership Opportunities at Carrington Academy

• 15364
• 2 Park Plaza, Alpharetta, GA, United States, 30009
• Buford, GA, United States
• Cumming, GA, United States
• Suwanee, GA, United States, 30024

• School Administration
• Full Time

At Carrington Academy, our leaders are called Principals because they do more than manage schools they champion educational excellence, develop exceptional educators, and create learning environments where children thrive. Our mission is to Develop the Best Schools and Educators in America, and our Principals play a vital role in bringing that mission to life.
We are seeking compassionate, visionary leaders to guide our schools in the northern Atlanta suburbs region (Forsyth, Fulton, Gwinnett, and Hall counties). Since 2001, Carrington Academy has been committed to providing exceptional early childhood education to families through NAEYC-accredited programs grounded in academic excellence and genuine care. This is a unique opportunity to lead well-established, highly regarded schools while shaping our next chapter of growth, innovation, and educational excellence.
As Principal, you will build upon this strong foundation by leading a talented team of educators, fostering meaningful family partnerships and cultivating a culture where children, families and staff feel supported, inspired, and empowered to succeed. Your leadership will ensure an outstanding educational experience and continued success for every member of the school community.
Your Impact at Carrington Academy

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of educators.
• Ensure compliance with Georgia licensing regulations and company standards.
• Drive enrollment growth and build strong family and community partnerships.
• Foster a positive school culture focused on educational excellence and child success.

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• In addition, candidates must meet at least one of the following education and experience requirements:
• An awarded Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and a minimum of six (6) months of childcare experience; or
• An awarded Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development, Infant and Toddler, Program Administration, or School Age and Youth Care; or a Technical College Diploma (TCD) in ECE or Child Development, and a minimum of six (6) months of childcare experience; or
• An Associate degree or higher (including a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D.) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and a minimum of six (6) months of childcare experience; or
• A Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education or Child Development and a minimum of three (3) months of childcare experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain all required clearances, certifications, and ongoing professional development as required by Georgia regulations.

Why Join Carrington Academy?

• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus opportunities with an annual target of up to $8,000.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and childcare tuition discounts.
• Ongoing leadership development, professional growth, and career advancement opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators every day.

If you're an experienced early childhood leader who is passionate about developing educators, building strong school communities, and creating exceptional experiences for children and families, we encourage you to apply.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language.

In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements,…