Director, Education Administration, Education ​/ Teaching

Center Director Opportunity at Primrose School of Chesapeake at Greenbrier

Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children and their teachers? Do you have a natural passion for building strong relationships with families, teachers, and the community? Primrose School of Chesapeake at Greenbrier wants YOU to join our team as a Center Director.

As a School Director, you'll be dedicated to the success of our next generation, committed to creating a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive. Welcome to...The Beginning of Something Big!

At Primrose School of Chesapeake at Greenbrier, you'll find:

• Exclusive and time-tested Balanced Learning curriculum
• Competitive pay and benefits
• A joyful and welcoming work environment
• Fellow leaders who nurture and support the school
• Engaged, caring franchise owners
• Warm and caring culture that promotes a work-life balance

Nurture a child's first five years by:

• Creating a culture of support within the school for staff, families and children
• Cultivating an environment committed to health and safety
• Learning all essential functions for each position in the school so you can support and inspire
• Managing operation of the school
• Ensuring maximum enrollment and effective cost control

Responsibilities:

• Lead the daily operations of the school
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain outstanding teachers and staff
• Ensure excellence in the implementation of the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum
• Build strong relationships with families and create an exceptional family experience
• Drive enrollment growth and community engagement
• Maintain compliance with all Primrose standards and Virginia licensing regulations
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing school culture
• Partner closely with ownership to support the successful opening and growth of the school

Required Qualifications:

• Must meet Virginia Child Day Center Program Director qualifications
• Minimum age of 21 years
• Minimum three years of leadership experience in a licensed early childhood education setting
• Virginia child care licensing experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia Child Day Center licensing regulations, compliance requirements, staff-to-child ratios, record keeping, inspections, and health and safety standards
• Experience successfully maintaining compliance with state licensing requirements and preparing for licensing visits and audits
• Strong understanding of staffing, scheduling, enrollment management, and school operations
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing teams
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to build positive partnerships with families, staff, community partners, and regulatory agencies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field
• Previous experience as a School Director or Assistant Director in a licensed child care center
• Experience opening a new school or supporting a new school launch
• Experience with Procare or similar child care management software
• Primrose experience preferred but not required