Center Director *Confidential*

We are partnering with a growing, high-quality preschool focused on child-centered learning to hire an Center Director to lead daily operations, staff development, and overall perfomance of the center. This individual will play a key leadership role in creating a warm, welcoming environment for children, families, and educators, while ensuring the delivery of a consistent, developmentally appropriate curriculum rooted in Montessori principles. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about early childhood education, values community, and is excited to build a strong culture where both children and educators can thrive.

Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the preschool, including enrollment management, staffing, scheduling, coaching and overall program delivery
Oversee curriculum implementation to ensure alignment with developmentally appropriate practices and Montessori learning approaches
Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant environment in accordance with state licensing and health and safety regulations
Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate teaching staff; foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
Partner with families as the primary point of contact, building strong relationships and maintaining clear, consistent communication
Manage administrative functions including budgeting, resource planning, and operational workflows
Maintain accurate records for children, staff, and program compliance
Collaborate with internal support functions (HR, payroll, marketing, accounting, IT) and senior leadership
Evaluate program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to curriculum, operations, and policies
Ensure consistent program quality and alignment across classrooms

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Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
5+ years of experience in early childhood education, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role
Strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices in program administration
Extensive knowledge of state licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and regulatory compliance
Experience managing staff, budgets, and daily operational functions within a preschool or childcare setting
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with parents, staff, and leadership
Ability to build a positive, inclusive, and professional work environment

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Experience working in Montessori based learning environments
Experience with program development, curriculum design, or educational innovation
Background in enrollment management, growth strategies, or program expansion
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.