Executive Director

Posted 12 Days Ago
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Dhaka, BGD
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Edtech • Information Technology • Professional Services
The Role
Lead the design, construction, launch, and long-term growth of a pioneering Pre-K/Kindergarten school in rural Bangladesh. Responsibilities include hiring and managing staff, implementing an adapted NYC curriculum, overseeing budgets and compliance, ensuring student safety, engaging communities and authorities, and developing a scalable model for expansion into India and Africa. The role requires relocation to Bangladesh during setup and later oversight from Kolkata.
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Company Overview:

NetCom Learning is a premier provider of IT and business skills training, serving individuals and organizations worldwide. We offer a comprehensive range of training solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of professionals and businesses in today's rapidly changing technology landscape.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Founding Executive Director to lead the entire lifecycle of this pioneering school—from design, construction, curriculum implementation, team hiring, to long-term impact and scale strategy.


What’s in it for you? 

The ideal candidate is a visionary education leader with a track record of building or leading early childhood schools. This role demands relocation to rural Bangladesh during the initial setup phase and a deep commitment to children’s education and community transformation.


Key Responsibilities:

 

  • Oversee the setup, construction, and launch of the inaugural Pre-K/Kindergarten school in rural Bangladesh.
  • Work closely with architects, curriculum experts, and local authorities to ensure timely, mission-aligned execution.
  • Build and lead the founding school team—teachers, administrators, support staff—with a strong culture of excellence and care.
  • Implement an NYC-based curriculum tailored to local contexts while maintaining international quality standards.
  • Ensure safety, inclusivity, and holistic development of all enrolled students.
  • Manage budgets, hiring, operational SOPs, community engagement, and compliance.
  • Develop a replicable operational blueprint for expansion into India and Africa.
  • Serve as the visionary ambassador of the project and build strong community, government, and donor relationships.
  • Report periodically on milestones, challenges, and progress to the project sponsor.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education, preferably with experience setting up or running a school or education NGO.
  • Demonstrated success in school-building, curriculum implementation, or educational project leadership, preferably in low-resource or rural settings.
  • Deep understanding of early childhood pedagogy, child safety, and teacher development.
  • Passionate about education equity, community upliftment, and sustainable change.
  • Fluent in Bengali and English; strong cultural sensitivity.
  • Willing and able to relocate to rural Bangladesh for at least 12–18 months during the launch phase.
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Kolkata for long-term oversight.
  • Highly autonomous, adaptable, resourceful, and able to lead in complex environments.
Why Join NetCom Learning:
  • Opportunity to work with industry-leading experts and cutting-edge technologies.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
  • Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.

 

If you are passionate about designing innovative learning experiences and making a positive impact in the lives of learners, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team at NetCom Learning.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education
  • Experience setting up or running a school or education NGO
  • Success in school-building, curriculum implementation, or educational project leadership
  • Experience in low-resource or rural settings
  • Understanding of early childhood pedagogy, child safety, and teacher development
  • Fluency in Bengali and English
  • Willingness and ability to relocate to rural Bangladesh for at least 12–18 months
  • Based in or willing to relocate to Kolkata for long-term oversight
  • High autonomy, adaptability, resourcefulness, and ability to lead in complex environments
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