Preschool Director
Core
Provide strategic and operational leadership for an early childhood education center, overseeing daily operations, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, and staff development.
Role type
Preschool Director
Builds
High-quality early childhood program serving infants through kindergarten
Domain
Early Childhood Education / Education Services
Required skills
Operational leadership, Licensing compliance, Staff recruitment and development, Enrollment management, Family engagement, Budgeting, Curriculum implementation, Community partnership building
Preferred skills
Montessori certification, New center launch experience, Marketing experience, Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Financial management
Technologies
Microsoft Office, Childcare management software
Responsibilities
Oversee daily school operations to ensure a safe, organized, high-quality learning environment; Ensure compliance with Illinois DCFS licensing standards, regulations, and center policies; Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, evaluate, and retain high-performing teachers and staff; Drive enrollment growth through tours, family engagement, community outreach, and marketing initiatives; Serve as primary point of contact for families and school leadership; Maintain high educational standards and support curriculum implementation aligned with Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles; Develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities; Manage scheduling, staffing, budgeting, recordkeeping, and administrative functions; Monitor center performance, enrollment goals, and operational metrics; Establish partnerships with community organizations and represent the center at local networking events; Foster a positive, collaborative, and inclusive school culture
Seniority
Mid-Senior level, hands-on operational leader