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
• JotForms
• SmartSheet