Regional Preschool Center Director
6 days ago
Replies within 24 hours
Benefits:
- Benefits vary by location
- Bonus opportunities
- State-of-the-Art facilities
- Community outreach opportunities
- Affiliation with leaders in the early childhood education industry
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
This role provides leadership and strategic oversight across multiple schools serving children ages 6 weeks to 6 years - including infant, toddler, preschool, and pre-K programs. The Regional Director is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of education, safety, and care across all locations, while driving enrollment growth, ensuring compliance, and leading a team of Directors and staff. This position requires strong multi-site leadership, operational excellence, and the ability to foster meaningful relationships with families and communities.
Nurture your growth. Empower your success Join our welcoming community, where you can make a lasting impact in children's lives while advancing your career as a leader in early childhood education.
Key Responsibilities
- Multi-Center Leadership & Operations: Provide oversight of daily operations across multiple schools, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and excellence in care and education
- Staff Development & Management: Recruit, train, mentor, and support school Directors and staff to build high-performing, collaborative teams
- Curriculum & Program Oversight: Ensure effective implementation of our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum across all classrooms - infants through pre-K - at every location
- Family & Community Engagement: Foster strong, professional relationships with families and represent each school within its community to enhance enrollment and reputation
- Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensure all centers adhere to state licensing requirements, maintain safety standards, and conduct emergency preparedness drills
- Financial & Enrollment Management: Drive enrollment growth across multiple schools, manage budgets, and oversee resources to ensure financial stability and long-term success
- Technology & Social Media: Utilize technology platforms and social media to support marketing, family engagement, communication, and operational efficiency
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education , Child Development, Education, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's preferred)
- Minimum 5-10 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education, including multi-site management
- Strong knowledge of child development and early learning best practices, including infants through pre-K
- Proven track record of staff leadership, enrollment management, and operational excellence across multiple locations
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Technology and social media savvy - comfortable using digital tools, school management software, and social platforms to enhance marketing and community outreach
- A passion for early childhood education and commitment to providing exceptional care and learning experiences
- Must pass required state background checks and meet all licensing, education, and credential requirements
- Salary: $65,000-$100,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
- Performance-based bonuses
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
- Supportive ownership team and strong career advancement opportunities
- A collaborative, mission-driven culture that values innovation and excellence in early childhood education
Wonder of Learning® is our exclusive program designed to embrace how children learn best - through play and curiosity. From infants to pre-K, our curriculum makes learning joyful while preparing children with essential 21st-century skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and social-emotional growth.
Apply today to join The Goddard School in Lake Forest and lead with purpose as our Reg
Compensation: $65,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
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