Preschool Director

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

We are not looking for someone to “run a daycare.” We are looking for someone who wants to build a school that wins.

Our schools are established, well-resourced, and respected. Now we are seeking a Director who is:

Ambitious and career-driven

Business-minded and operationally sharp to run and operate a competitive business

Exceptionally well-spoken and professional

Competitive by nature

Relentlessly committed to learning and growth

Capable of building strong culture and strong people

The Outcomes This Leader Must Produce

A Fully Staffed, High-Performing School

Hire qualified faculty while adhering to all HR regulations

Ensure full onboarding completion (administrative, compliance, cultural)

Produce faculty who feel welcomed, oriented, and supported

Launch employees who understand and uphold our standards

Lead ethical and generous HR processes (leaves, PFML, FMLA, terminations)

Maintain 100% compliance in faculty files

This role requires comfort with difficult conversations, clear standards, and accountability.

Faculty Satisfaction & Culture Strength

Produce faculty satisfaction through meaningful check-ins

Ensure teachers are keeping promises in the classroom

Ensure policies are followed

Lead leadership team members around their career growth, mood, and performance

Build a culture where:

Standards are upheld

People attend events

Dissatisfactions are addressed appropriately (no gossip)

Coaching is welcomed

Teams coordinate and cooperate effectively

Parent Partnership & Retention

Onboard new families to produce exceptional first impressions

Lead New Student Orientations

Protect and strengthen parent satisfaction

Deliver on promises related to education (Student Development Journey) and community experiences

Communicate clearly during sensitive situations

Produce regular check-ins with families

Financial & Operational Discipline

Manage school expenses within budget

Lead monthly and bi-monthly financial assessments

Produce under-budget or at-budget outcomes

Ensure payroll verification is completed on time

Regulatory & Accreditation Excellence

Maintain full compliance with State, Federal, EEC, SEA, and Cognia standards

Manage licensing renewals and LEAD portal requirements

Ensure faculty and child files remain compliant at all times

Produce outcomes required for relicensing

Protect accreditation status

The Leader We Are Looking For

You must be:

Highly competitive

Deeply committed to learning

Comfortable being measured by outcomes

Capable of leading 40+ faculty members

Able to manage threats, obligations, and opportunities

Business-minded and operationally sharp

Ready to build a culture where others advance in their careers

You will lead a Leadership Team and must ensure they:

Align with mission and strategy

Are capable or in development plans

Are in appropriate moods to fulfill their promises

Make continuous improvements

Business

Skills Required:

Microsoft Office Suite

AI Capable

Jot Forms

Smart Sheet