Director of Preschool Daycare Center
6 hours ago
- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Our school is growing - and we're looking to grow and expand our leadership team
Join our passionate community of educators and make an impact every day.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced, and visionary leader to serve as the Head of School at our high-quality early childhood education center in Old Bridge, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity to lead an exceptional team, strengthen family partnerships, and ensure operational excellence in a nurturing, innovative, and community-driven environment.
What You'll Do:
As the Head of School, you'll oversee all aspects of school operations - from ensuring compliance with New Jersey state licensing regulations to driving enrollment growth and cultivating a culture of excellence in early learning.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Administration: Direct all school operations while maintaining compliance with NJ state licensing requirements and company policies.
- Staff Development: Recruit, train, and mentor teachers and staff, fostering a collaborative and positive culture of continuous improvement.
- Curriculum & Quality Assurance: Support implementation of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum and ensure excellence in classroom instruction.
- Family & Community Engagement: Build strong relationships with families through open communication, transparency, and trust; confidently conduct tours of the center and represent the school to prospective families and community partners.
- Financial & Operational Management: Manage budgets, oversee enrollment, track key metrics, and use data to make informed decisions.
- Technology & Systems Management: Leverage digital tools and platforms to streamline communication, enhance administrative efficiency, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Health & Safety: Ensure the school maintains the highest standards of safety, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance.
- Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in early childhood education or school administration
- Strong knowledge of New Jersey childcare licensing standards and compliance requirements
- Confident and engaging communicator with the ability to conduct family tours, lead meetings, and represent the school professionally
- Tech-savvy and comfortable with digital platforms, including childcare management systems, communication apps, and productivity tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize effectively, and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- A team-oriented mindset and a passion for fostering a positive learning environment for children and staff
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 401(k)
- Vision, Dental and paid time off (PTO) benefits
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing leadership training
- Supportive ownership and the opportunity to grow into senior leadership roles
If you are a motivated, compassionate, and a big communicator who is ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you
Apply today and help us continue shaping bright futures - one child, one family, one community at a time.
Let's talk about building a brighter future together.
MLBC
Compensation: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
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