Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a strong, decisive, and nurturing Preschool Director to lead our school with professionalism, operational discipline, and heart. This leader will be fully accountable for enrollment growth, financial performance, team development, and compliance standards—while fostering a positive, collaborative culture where children, families, and staff thrive. The ideal candidate balances warmth with high expectations and leads with both compassion and clarity.

Position Overview

The Preschool Director is responsible for the full performance and daily operations of the school, including:

· Driving enrollment toward and maintaining capacity goals

· Managing labor to meet margin expectations

· Ensuring licensing compliance and operational excellence

· Building and retaining a high-performing team

· Delivering a consistent, high-quality family experience

This role requires strong decision-making, financial awareness, and the ability to hold standards while maintaining a supportive school culture.

Leadership & Performance Responsibilities

Enrollment & Retention Accountability

· Lead enrollment efforts to meet or exceed capacity targets

· Monitor tours, conversion rates, and follow-up systems

· Drive family retention through proactive communication and service excellence

· Identify enrollment gaps and implement action plans quickly

Financial & Operational Performance

· Align staffing and scheduling with enrollment and ratio requirements

· Actively manage labor hours and payroll to achieve margin goals

· Review performance metrics regularly and adjust operations accordingly

· Ensure billing accuracy and timely administrative execution

Team Leadership & Standards

· Recruit, hire, and develop strong early childhood educators

· Set clear performance expectations and provide direct, constructive feedback

· Address performance concerns promptly and professionally

· Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and solution-oriented thinking

Program & Classroom Oversight

· Ensure classrooms meet developmentally appropriate practice standards

· Monitor classroom management and child guidance approaches

· Support individualized instruction and social-emotional development

· Maintain high expectations for classroom organization and professionalism

Compliance & Safety

· Ensure full and consistent licensing compliance

· Maintain health, safety, and sanitation standards without exception

· Oversee CPR/First Aid compliance and required certifications

· Keep documentation audit-ready at all times

Qualifications

· Director-level experience in early childhood education preferred

· Strong operational and financial awareness

· Proven track record of enrollment growth and team leadership

· Knowledge of licensing regulations and compliance standards

· Ability to manage performance with clarity and professionalism

· CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

· Meets state requirements for Preschool Director qualification

· Background check clearance required

Leadership Profile

· Confident, calm, and steady under pressure

· Data-informed and results-oriented

· Direct communicator with high standards

· Relationship-driven but not conflict-avoidant

· Committed to continuous improvement and team development

If you are a leader who takes ownership of outcomes, builds strong teams, and believes a preschool should run with both heart and high standards—we invite you to apply.