Daycare Early Education Director

Title: School Director

Department: Operations

Reports To: Regional Manager

Supervisory Position: Yes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $75,000–$80,000 per year with bonus eligibility

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Wilton, CT School

The School Director plays a vital leadership role in ensuring a safe, high‑quality, and nurturing environment for children and families. This position is ideal for someone ready to lead with a people‑first mindset, elevate school operations, mentor staff, engage families, and drive strong enrollment and financial performance. You will be the key decision‑maker responsible for the daily success of the school, reporting directly to the Regional Manager.

• Maintain a safe, compliant, and high‑quality learning environment.
• Achieve 95%+ operational audit scores with zero major safety incidents.
• Ensure 100% licensing compliance with zero violations.
• Strengthen staff culture, reduce turnover, and build a high‑performing team.
• Elevate parent satisfaction to 90%+ through exceptional communication and engagement.
• Grow enrollment 5–10% annually while maintaining healthy profit margins.
• Host meaningful family events to build community and connection.

• Ensure smooth daily operations that meet company standards.
• Maintain safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environments.

• 95%+ operational audit score
• 90%+ classroom quality rating

• Ensure full compliance with all state childcare and school regulations.
• Serve as a Mandated Reporter in accordance with state law, maintaining full responsibility to recognize, document, and immediately report any suspected child abuse, neglect, or endangerment.
• Prepare for and manage all state inspections.

• 100% compliance during inspections
• Zero licensing violations annually

• Recruit, train, mentor, and support staff.
• Build a positive, collaborative workplace culture.

• Staff turnover below 25% annually
• 100% completion of required staff training
• 80%+ employee engagement score

• Build strong, trusting relationships with parents through consistent communication.
• Address parent questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Host family‑focused events to strengthen community connection.

• 90%+ parent satisfaction
• Respond to 100% of inquiries within 24 hours
• Host at least 4 family events annually

• Manage the school’s budget and overall financial performance.
• Implement local marketing strategies to increase enrollment.

• 5–10% annual enrollment growth
• Maintain profit margins (15–20%)

• Exercises independent judgment and decision‑making authority on matters related to school operations, staffing, parent communication, culture, compliance, budgeting, and safety—consistent with the FLSA Executive Exemption criteria.
• Manages and directs the work of teachers and staff, including hiring recommendations, onboarding, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and disciplinary actions, demonstrating clear supervisory responsibility.
• Holds primary responsibility for the overall success of the school, including operational performance, compliance readiness, financial stewardship, staff engagement, and family satisfaction.
• Leads non‑manual, high‑level administrative and managerial work that requires specialized knowledge of ECE licensing, curriculum implementation, staffing models, safety practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Exercises autonomy in setting priorities, solving problems, and determining how to meet operational, financial, and enrollment goals, without day‑to‑day supervision.
• Serves as the school’s top‑level leader, representing the organization in external communications, licensing interactions, inspections, community partnerships, and parent relations.
• Develops and implements operational processes and school‑wide improvements, using discretion to interpret company policies, local needs, and regulatory environments.
• Makes decisions that directly impact business…