Jovie of NC OH VA

Build and grow relationships with early learning centers, consult on staffing challenges, and represent Jovie at industry events. | 5+ years of leadership in early learning settings, well-respected in the local community, and comfortable with relationship-based work. | The Opportunity You’ve spent years leading classrooms, centers, and teams. You know the pressures early learning directors face: staff shortages, burnout, ratios, and last-minute call-offs that disrupt quality care. Now you’re ready for something new. Jovie is hiring a Veteran Early Learning Director who wants to leverage their expertise, credibility, and industry relationships in a consultative sales role, helping early learning centers solve one of their biggest challenges: reliable substitute staffing. This is not a desk job. It’s a relationship-driven role where your background opens doors, your reputation builds trust, and your insight helps centers stay open, compliant, and confident, even when staffing is unpredictable. We would like you to be located in the Cincinnati, OH area. What You’ll Do As an Early Learning Director – Strategic Partnerships, you will: Build and grow relationships with early learning centers, preschools, and childcare programs in your market Use your firsthand experience to consult with directors and owners on staffing challenges and solutions Present Jovie’s substitute staffing model as a strategic extension of their team, not just a vendor Identify new partnership opportunities through networking, referrals, and industry involvement Serve as a trusted advisor, speaking the language of early learning leaders because you’ve been one Collaborate with Jovie’s operations team to ensure seamless onboarding and ongoing partner success Represent Jovie at industry events, association meetings, and community gatherings What Makes This Role Different Sales with purpose: You’re selling a solution that protects children, staff, and program continuity Peer-to-peer credibility: Directors trust you because you’ve walked in their shoes No classroom, no ratios: You stay connected to the industry without managing daily operations Flexible, relationship-based work: Your calendar reflects conversations, not chaos High autonomy: You own your relationships and your results Who We’re Looking For This role is ideal for someone who: Has 5+ years of leadership experience in early learning, childcare, or preschool settings Has served as a Center Director, Assistant Director, or Multi-Site Leader Is well-known and well-respected in the local early learning community Enjoys relationship-building, networking, and consultative conversations Is ready to transition out of center management while staying connected to the field Is motivated by impact, influence, and professional growth Sales experience is helpful but not required. If you can build trust, ask smart questions, and guide decisions, we can teach the rest. About Jovie Jovie is a nationally recognized childcare and staffing brand trusted by families, employers, and early learning programs. We partner with early learning centers to provide reliable, qualified substitute teachers by helping programs stay open, maintain ratios, and protect quality care when staffing gaps arise. Why Join Jovie Competitive base compensation with performance incentives Flexible, hybrid work structure Professional development and support The opportunity to redefine your career without leaving the industry you love