Job Description
Early Childhood Preschool Director
Position Summary:
The Early Childhood Director is a visionary and relationship-centered leader responsible for building and sustaining a vibrant, inclusive, and high-quality early childhood program rooted in Franchisor’s values. With a deep commitment to character building and educational excellence, this leader fosters a warm and nurturing culture for children, families, and staff. The Director oversees the day-to-day operations, guides a team of second-tier leaders and pedagogists, coordinates therapists and maintains NAEYC accreditation.
Key Responsibilities:
Community Building & Relationships
- Cultivate a strong, inclusive school community where every family feels welcomed, valued, and connected.
- Serve as the primary relationship-builder with families, ensuring transparent communication, meaningful engagement, and trust.
- Design and host family programs, holiday celebrations, and community service initiatives under Franchise owner approval that bring families together and deepen their connection with the community.
Staff Leadership & Development
- Lead and inspire a dedicated team of educators, second-tier leaders, and pedagogistas, promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect.
- Provide mentoring and coaching to empower staff and encourage leadership at all levels.
- Support the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top-tier early childhood professionals.
- Develop and implement professional development aligned with early childhood best practices and Franchisor’s values.
Educational Excellence
- Ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices guided by child development research and the unique needs of each child.
- Champion an educational vision that reflects Franchise owner values, building character and academic foundations through Performing Arts and bilingual practices in a warm, inclusive, and age-appropriate environment.
- Support pedagogistas in their role as reflective partners in teaching and learning.
- Oversee ongoing assessment and documentation practices to support children’s growth and learning.
Operations & Accreditation
- Maintain NAEYC accreditation and ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety standards.
- Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling, staffing, and enrollment processes.
- Oversee the preschool’s budget, ensuring financial health and responsible resource allocation.
- Implement systems and procedures that support consistency, quality, and organizational excellence.
Family Engagement & Communication
- Build strong relationships with families through active listening, timely communication, and a commitment to partnership.
- Serve as a resource to families on early childhood development and parenting.
- Offer parent education opportunities and support families in navigating developmental milestones.
Agency & Community Involvement
- Be an active, visible member of the team, collaborating with departments across the agency to support shared goals and initiatives.
- Participate in and support programs, events, and community celebrations.
- Serve as the representative of the preschool.
- Collaborate and elaborate creative innovative projects with and under Franchise owner approval.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in early childhood education with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Experience in sales is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated success in enrollments, team leadership, staff supervision, problems solved in conflicts and community engagement.
- Experience maintaining NAEYC accreditation and managing early childhood operations.
- Deep understanding of child development and early learning best practices.
- Strong commitment to the Franchisor’s values and the ability to bring them to life in a developmentally appropriate and inclusive way.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- CPR/First Aid and Director Licensing Certification current (or eligibility to obtain).
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