Regional Director – Early Childhood Education

Are you a proven multi-site operations leader who thrives on developing people, driving performance, and creating exceptional experiences? Our client seeking aRegional Director to oversee a portfolio of 8early childhood education schools across the Louisville area and Northern Kentucky.

In this highly visible leadership role,you'llpartner with School Directors to elevate operational excellence, strengthen financial performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster high-quality educational environments where children, families, and team members thrive.

This is ahybrid position, with flexibility to work from your home office on Mondays and Fridays and spend Tuesdays through Thursdays supporting schools throughout your region.

You'lloversee 8schoolslocatedthroughout:

• Louisville area (5)
• Northern Kentucky (3)

Preferred home base:

Louisville, KY

As the Regional Director,you'llprovide strategic leadership and operational oversight while coaching School Directors to achieve outstanding results.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and support a portfolio of 8early childhood education schools.
• Coach, mentor, and develop School Directors to achieve operational and financial goals.
• Drive enrollment growth, revenue, profitability, and overall business performance.
• Ensure compliance with licensing regulations, company policies, and quality standards.
• Monitor key financial metrics andidentifyopportunities to improve performance.
• Partner with Directors to develop strategic operating plans and achieve growth objectives.
• Foster a culture focused on child safety, educational excellence, and exceptional customer service.
• Build strong relationships with families, community partners, and internal leadership.
• Communicate organizational initiatives and implement company-wide programs across the region.
• Travel regularly throughout the assigned territory to provide hands-on leadership and support.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 7+ years of progressive leadership experience.
• Experience managing multiple locations, preferably 4or more sites.
• Proven ability to lead leaders and build high-performing teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the assigned region.
• Availability toworkoccasional evenings and weekends as business needs require.

• Experience in early childhood education, education, childcare, franchised operations, healthcare, hospitality, retail, oranothermulti-site service environment.
• Experience with North Carolina Pre-K or MEC Pre-K programs is aplus, butnotrequired.
• Montessori or accreditation experience is helpful but not required.

We believe great leaders deserve great support. Theyoffer:

• Competitive salary of $80,000–$105,000
• Annual bonus opportunity based on company performance and key business metrics
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
• 100% child carediscountfor Regional Leaders
• Paid Time Off that beginsaccruingimmediately
• 9 paid holidays, including MLK Day and Juneteenth
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on children, families, and educators across an entire region

You are a collaborative leader who enjoys developing others and driving results. You balance strategy with hands-on execution, use data to make decisions, and know how to motivate teams across multiple locations. Most importantly,you'repassionate about creating environments where children receive exceptional care and education.

Ifyou'reready to lead a high-performing region and make a lasting impact,we'dlove to hear from you.