Primrose School of Chesapeake is seeking a Director for our private preschool. This position will ensure adherence to our mission of bringing the best and most trusted in early childhood education and child care services to families we serve. We are seeking an individual who is energetic, organized, a problem solver, and possesses great communication skills. This individual needs to be passionate about early childhood education and dedicated to the success of our next generation. Full Time Position, including Health and Dental Benefits, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, YMCA Membership, and potential for bonuses.
As a director, we value qualities that encompass our Principles of Service:
Approach each day with joy-Bring joy and smiles to our families and our staff
Build trusted relationships-Integrity and fairness are core personal values
Connect with warmth and sincerity-Genuine relationships and helpful conversations
Deliver the WOW experience-Constantly going above and beyond what the standard may be. Being willing to enthusiastically go the extra mile
Primrose School of Cahoon Commons is an accredited private preschool that provides a premier educational child care experience. We offer year-round programs for children from infant through elementary-aged school age.
Primary Responsibilities

• Overall responsibilities for managing and overseeing all aspects of a private preschool to include health and safety, enrollment and financial wellness, staffing, training and retention, campus management, and delivery of high-quality education and care
• Maintain strong relationships with our families, faculty, and vendors
• Manage budgets/forecasts, licensing and marketing initiatives
• Cultivate and maintain a safe and enjoyable culture while working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform all essential functions for each position in the School, including, but not limited to, other Leadership Team positions, teacher, Food Service Teacher, and Bus Driver.

Desired skills and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, or in related field
• 3-5 years of Director experience in a licensed child care facility
• Strong experience in state licensing regulations, staffing, enrollment and budget management
• Demonstrated highly-effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Demonstrated responsibilities in overseeing all preschool operations including human resources, quality assurance and facility operations
• A proven track record in hiring, developing and retaining staff
• Strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community

Each Primrose school is a privately owned and operated franchise, and the respective Franchise Owner is the employer at each school. Primrose Schools and its Franchise Owners are equal opportunity employers. As the leader in early education and care, our research-informed Balanced Learning® approach provides teachers with the tools and guidance to accommodate children’s natural curiosity and to fully support each child while building problem-solving skills and confidence. We are continuously working toward our mission of building a brighter future for all children—not only those who are able to attend a Primrose school—and every member of our organization plays a critical role in accomplishing that mission. Our ideal candidate has:

• A strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and the community.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or a related field, or equivalent classroom/teaching experience.

Let’s talk about building a brighter future together.