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Nesting Specialist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Stamford, CT · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

East Dundee, IL · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Denver, CO · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Dundee, IL · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Stamford, CT · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Denver, CO · On-site

$55K - $60K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

* Job Overview Brand Nest are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Customer Service Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring our customers receive ...

Childcare Director

Centennial, CO · On-site

$70K - $78K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Georgia Pre K Teacher

Newnan, GA · On-site

$20K - $47K/mo

Overview Join The Nest Schools TODAY! We are seeking enthusiastic, high-quality childcare teachers ... Specialist Degree or PhD QUALIFICATIONS : Lead Teacher Pre-K * Bachelor's Degree ECE or approved ...

Childcare Director

Westerville, OH · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Hudson, OH · On-site

$60K - $65K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Stamford, CT · On-site

$85K - $115K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

East Dundee, IL · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

East Dundee, IL · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

Childcare Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by ... specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure ...

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As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for nesting specialist in the United States is $68,827.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,500.00 and $85,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Nesting Specialists are professionals who focus on optimizing the arrangement and layout of materials—such as sheet metal, textiles, or wood—prior to cutting or manufacturing processes. They use specialized software and industry knowledge to maximize material usage, reduce waste, and improve production efficiency. Nesting Specialists are commonly employed in industries like manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and furniture making. Their expertise ensures that production costs are minimized while maintaining the quality and precision of the finished products.

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To thrive as a Nesting Specialist, you need expertise in nesting software, strong spatial reasoning, and a background in manufacturing or industrial engineering. Familiarity with CAD/CAM systems and experience with tools like SigmaNEST or Autodesk TruNest are typically required, along with relevant certifications. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication help optimize material usage and collaborate with production teams. These skills are crucial for minimizing waste, improving efficiency, and ensuring cost-effective manufacturing processes.

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Nesting Specialists often encounter challenges related to optimizing material usage and minimizing waste during the nesting process, especially when handling complex designs or tight production deadlines. To overcome these issues, it’s important to stay updated on the latest nesting software, regularly communicate with design and production teams, and meticulously review nesting layouts for efficiency. Developing strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail can also help ensure quality and cost-effectiveness in manufacturing operations.

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Infographic showing various Nesting Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 78% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,827 per year, or $33.1 per hour.

Childcare Director

East Dundee, IL

The Nest Schools
Education Programs Administration • 501 - 1,000 employees

$50K - $65K/yr

Full-time

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Company rating: 4.1 out of 10

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Job description

Are you a current Director in the field of Early Childhood Education? Do you currently feel you have hit a career wall? Are you looking for a new opportunity with better compensation, support, and a career that offers growth opportunities? 

If you answered YES to any of these questions, look no further, and let us be the first to introduce you to The Nest Schools! 

Founded in 2021, The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by tenured early childhood professionals. We are driven by our vision to raise a world of kind, healthy, happy, and inspired children as the worldwide leader in early childhood programs for children, our families, and our team. We aspire to be THE state-of-the-art provider of Early Childhood programs and are looking for the best in the ECE industry to lead this school.

We are seeking a School Director who understands the value of Early Childhood Education and will embrace the idea that our teachers are Early Childhood Professional Educators. We believe in this so much that each of our schools is supported by a full-time curriculum and education specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure that your teachers can deliver the experiences they envision. 

We ACTIVELY strive to be a “Best Workplace” for all our teachers and staff via numerous programs designed around our core values of WELLNESS, INNOVATION, KINDNESS, and FUN 

How do we achieve this? 

  • Nest Eggs Reward & Recognition Program  
  • Mentor Programs  
  • Funday Mondays  
  • Director Retreats – training, with the most dynamic speakers and presenters in our industry  
  • Nest University - the most INNOVATIVE approach, ANYWHERE to providing training and certificate programs leading to real career opportunities in the field of Early Childhood Education in the childcare/preschool space  

We offer all the perks – and they keep getting better 

  • Industry-leading benefits and MONEY – best paid in the industry! 
  • Career growth opportunities 
  • Centralized billing and receivables to relieve you of unneeded administrative duties 
  • Centralized call screening - to give you more time to focus on the quality of programs and children, families, and staff. 
  • Centralized hiring screening 
  • Outside professional development opportunities - eg. NAEYC conferences, Nest Conferences, and more 
  • Fellowship with other directors both regionally and throughout the company

  • Previous Director Experience required. Preferably in large school 
  • Early Childhood Education Required 
  • Director Credential preferred 
  • Bilingual Preferred  
  • #ZR

USD $50,000.00 - USD $65,000.00 /Yr.

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