Educational Site Director Indie Learning Co. - 1.3 Phoenix, AZ Job Details Full-time $95,073.92 - $104,790.29 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Referral program Qualifications Vendor relationship building School experience Educational leadership certification CPR Certification Staff supervision Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Team supervision Experience working with individuals with disabilities Trauma-sensitive environment Inclusive leadership practices Education First Aid Certification Instructional leadership in education Care facility administration School staff supervision Working with children with disabilities Disability services experience Early Childhood Education Experience working with individuals with neurological conditions Full Job Description Check us out on Instagram @indielearningco Site Director Indie Learning Co. | Phoenix Metro Area | Full-Time, Exempt About Us Indie Learning Co. is a therapeutic and educational community built for neurodivergent and disabled learners and the families who love them. We believe that environments shape outcomes just as much as instruction does, and we are looking for a Site Director who understands that a well-run center is not a backdrop to great work, it is part of the work. The Role The Site Director is the individual leader of their site: the person responsible for what it feels like to walk through the door every day, for learners, for families, and for the team. This is a leadership role built on educational judgment, not just operations. You will own the culture, the physical environment, the family experience, and the daily rhythm of the site, working alongside our Director of Learner Experience and Director of Interdisciplinary Services, who lead the instructional and therapeutic teams. We are specifically looking for someone who brings real educational leadership experience to this role. This is a center full of learners, families, and educators, and the person who leads it needs to understand instruction, child development, and what it takes to build a strong educational culture, not just run a facility. What You'll Own The site's culture and values in daily practice, ensuring the environment reflects genuine neurodiversity-affirming, inclusive care The family experience from enrollment through ongoing engagement, including communications, community events, and site rituals Site-level policies, safety systems, and emergency preparedness Day-to-day operational oversight, scheduling, and vendor relationships Supervision of administrative and custodial staff, including hiring, coaching, and accountability Strategic site development, working closely with the COO on goals, growth, and space planning What We're Looking For Required Bachelor's degree in education, educational leadership, early childhood education, or a closely related field; advanced degree strongly preferred Demonstrated educational leadership experience, ideally as a center director, school administrator, program director, or similar role responsible for instructional or educational quality 4+ years of progressive experience in site or program leadership within an educational, therapeutic, or early childhood setting Experience supervising staff and holding people accountable to real standards, not just checklists Working knowledge of neurodiversity-affirming practice, the Social Model of Disability, and trauma-informed care Comfortable holding both the big picture and the small details of a busy, child-centered environment Must obtain and maintain an Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card Must complete Mandated Reporter Training and hold current CPR/First Aid certification Must complete E-Verify employment authorization as required under Arizona law Preferred Experience leading in a school-based, center-based, or therapeutic environment serving neurodivergent or disabled children Background partnering with clinical or therapeutic teams Experience designing family engagement systems or community programming Lived experience with disability or neurodivergence, personally or through family Why Indie We are a growing, mission-driven organization where leadership is expected to be direct, accountable, and genuinely invested in the people we serve. If you are the kind of leader who notices when something feels off in a room and knows how to fix it, we would love to meet you. To apply, submit your resume and a brief note about your experience in educational leadership. Indie Learning Co. is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace.

Pay:

$95,073.92 - $104,790.29 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person