POSITION SUMMARY
The Primrose Director is responsible for the overall leadership, operational management, team development, and educational excellence of the preschool. This role ensures a safe, nurturing, compliant, and high-performing learning environment for children, families, and staff while driving enrollment, retention, culture, and financial performance. The Primrose Director serves as the operational leader of the school, building strong relationships with families, coaching team members, and ensuring the organization delivers exceptional early childhood education experiences every day.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
At Primrose School of Champions, our mission is to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children. We believe who children become is as important as what they know. Through our Balanced Learning® approach, we partner with families to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
We are seeking a passionate and operationally strong Private Preschool Director to lead our school, inspire our team, and ensure excellence across education, culture, compliance, and family experience.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE
The school operates in full compliance with all state licensing, health, and safety standards
Enrollment, retention, and family satisfaction metrics consistently meet or exceed targets
Teachers and support staff are coached, developed, and retained through strong leadership and accountability
Classrooms maintain high-quality educational standards and age-appropriate learning environments
School operations, staffing, scheduling, and communication run efficiently with minimal disruption
Families, children, and staff experience a positive, professional, and supportive culture daily
OBJECTIVES
Lead day-to-day school operations to ensure a structured, organized, and efficient environment
Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and retain high-performing teaching and support staff
Conduct regular classroom observations and provide developmental coaching to team members
Monitor school financial performance, including labor management, budgeting, and operational expenses
Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and issue resolution
Ensure curriculum implementation aligns with Primrose educational standards and organizational expectations
Manage vendor relationships, facility needs, and operational improvements proactively
Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and administrative records in alignment with company expectations
COMPETENCIES
Leadership & Team Development
Operational Management
Communication Skills
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Financial & Business Acumen
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred
Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience within a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education environment required
Experience leading teams, managing operations, and overseeing staffing within a childcare setting preferred
Strong understanding of state childcare licensing requirements, safety regulations, and compliance standards
Experience with parent communication, enrollment management, and staff coaching preferred
CPR/First Aid Certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire
Director Certification or Licensing preferred, based on state requirements
BENEFITS
A stable leadership team and dedicated owners.
Healthy Staffing.
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Fully Paid Childcare Tuition
Insurances – Health, Dental, Vision, and Life
Professional Development Opportunities
Join us as a Primrose Schools Director where your leadership transforms lives—empowering children to reach their full potential while fostering an inspiring educational community!