Head of School

LeafSpring School at KEIKO

Head of School

Midlothian, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Training & development

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    We are seeking an experienced, strategic Head of School to lead our dynamic private school serving children from infancy through age 13 across two buildings. The Head of School provides executive leadership for all programs, ensuring operational excellence, enrollment growth, compliance, financial health, and a strong culture of accountability and educational excellence.

    We have a large multi-building campus that includes a variety of programming. We offer:

    Nursery and Preschool Programs (Infants-Preschool)

    Private School (K- 3rd grade)

    Before & After School Recreation Program

    Summer Camp Program

    Get Well Place (on-site nurse providing school health services and mild sick care)

    Key Responsibilities

    Lead and supervise a leadership team (Program Directors, Curriculum Specialists, and Administrative Coordinator)

    Build and execute school-wide improvement and quality assurance plans

    Oversee enrollment strategy and family engagement

    Ensure licensing, accreditation, and regulatory compliance

    Manage annual budget and financial performance

    Champion staff development and performance management

    Support alignment and collaboration across all programs

    Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred

    5+ years leadership experience in early childhood and/or elementary education

    Strong team management and strategic planning skills

    Experience with compliance, accreditation, and quality assurance

    Financial management experience preferred

    Marketing and knowledge and experience preferred

    To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills:

    Senior leadership: Proven ability to lead a team of educators towards achieving organizational goals.

    Strong leadership qualities to inspire and motivate others towards achieving excellence.

    Supervisory skills: Ability to provide guidance, support, and mentorship to faculty and staff members

    Strategic planning: Ability to develop long-term plans that align with the school's mission and vision.

    Education expertise: Strong understanding of educational principles, curriculum development, and teaching methodologies.

    Budgeting: Proficiency in managing budgets and financial resources effectively.

    Education administration: Knowledge of administrative processes in an educational setting, including admissions, enrollment management, scheduling, etc.

    Public speaking: Excellent communication and presentation skills to represent the school in public forums.

    Leadership:

    Management: Ability to effectively manage resources, facilities, and technology infrastructure.

    We are seeking a confident, growth-minded leader who can unify multiple programs, drive results, and cultivate a positive, high-performing school culture. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educational leader to make a significant impact on the growth and success of our school. If you are passionate about education and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply.

    LeafSpring School is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.