Primrose Schools Director

Position Summary

The Primrose Director is responsible for the overall leadership, operational management, team development, and educational excellence of the preschool. This role ensures a safe, nurturing, compliant, and high-performing learning environment for children, families, and staff while driving enrollment, retention, culture, and financial performance. The Primrose Director serves as the operational leader of the school, building strong relationships with families, coaching team members, and ensuring the organization delivers exceptional early childhood education experiences every day.

About The Company

At Primrose School of Champions, our mission is to forge a path that leads to a brighter future for all children. We believe who children become is as important as what they know. Through our Balanced Learning® approach, we partner with families to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

We are seeking a passionate and operationally strong Private Preschool Director to lead our school, inspire our team, and ensure excellence across education, culture, compliance, and family experience.

What Success Looks Like

• The school operates in full compliance with all state licensing, health, and safety standards
• Enrollment, retention, and family satisfaction metrics consistently meet or exceed targets
• Teachers and support staff are coached, developed, and retained through strong leadership and accountability
• Classrooms maintain high-quality educational standards and age-appropriate learning environments
• School operations, staffing, scheduling, and communication run efficiently with minimal disruption
• Families, children, and staff experience a positive, professional, and supportive culture daily
  
  
  

OBJECTIVES

• Lead day-to-day school operations to ensure a structured, organized, and efficient environment
• Recruit, onboard, train, coach, and retain high-performing teaching and support staff
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide developmental coaching to team members
• Monitor school financial performance, including labor management, budgeting, and operational expenses
• Build strong relationships with families through consistent communication and issue resolution
• Ensure curriculum implementation aligns with Primrose educational standards and organizational expectations
• Manage vendor relationships, facility needs, and operational improvements proactively
• Maintain accurate reporting, documentation, and administrative records in alignment with company expectations
  
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Leadership & Team Development
• Operational Management
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Financial & Business Acumen
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience within a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early childhood education environment required
• Experience leading teams, managing operations, and overseeing staffing within a childcare setting preferred
• Strong understanding of state childcare licensing requirements, safety regulations, and compliance standards
• Experience with parent communication, enrollment management, and staff coaching preferred
• CPR/First Aid Certification preferred or ability to obtain upon hire
• Director Certification or Licensing preferred, based on state requirements
  
  
  

BENEFITS

• A stable leadership team and dedicated owners.
• Healthy Staffing.
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Fully Paid Childcare Tuition
• Insurances – Health, Dental, Vision, and Life
• Professional Development Opportunities
  
  
  

Join us as a Primrose Schools Director where your leadership transforms lives—empowering children to reach their full potential while fostering an inspiring educational community!