Preschool Director at Brave Christian Schools

Employment category: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Executive of Schools

About the Role

The Director of Preschool is the senior leader responsible for the long-term vision, strategy, and executive oversight of the Brave Christian Schools Preschool program. This role leads expansion, ensures financial health, maintains full compliance, and develops leaders who run day-to-day operations.

Required Personal Qualities

• Committed follower of Christ and active in a local church
• Strong character, integrity, humility, and emotional maturity
• Professional conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work in unity with church and school leadership

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Vision
  • Lead long-term program vision, growth strategy, and spiritual development goals
  • Build multi-year plans for staffing, facilities, curriculum, and enrollment
  • Ensure preschool alignment with the overall mission of Brave Christian Schools
  • Set culture and create a positive working environment
• Executive Oversight of Operations
  • Oversee high-level operations, compliance systems, and program standards
  • Set policies and procedures for preschool leadership to implement
  • Lead crisis-management, safety readiness, and compliance planning
• Staff Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Lead and develop Directors, Assistant Directors, and administrative leadership
  • Build leadership pipelines and structure
  • Oversee high-level HR decisions and staffing plans
• Financial & Business Management
  • Own preschool budget strategy and long-range financial planning
  • Set tuition models, financial aid recommendations, and enrollment targets
  • Approve major expenditures, contracts, and vendor partnerships
• Enrollment Strategy & Community Engagement
  • Direct high-level enrollment strategy and outreach
  • Build partnerships with early-education networks and local organizations
  • Represent Brave Christian Schools in community settings
• Compliance, Licensing & Quality Assurance
  • Ensure full compliance with Title 22 licensing requirements
  • Oversee inspections, audits, and safety systems
  • Review and approve policies and handbooks
• Executive Communication & Reporting
  • Provide reports to the Executive of Schools
  • Communicate strategic goals, budget performance, and program quality

Requirements

• Strong executive leadership and communication skills
• Strategic planning and financial management abilities
• Deep knowledge of early childhood education and California Title 22
• Program Director/Site Supervisor qualified (Title 22)
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
• 5–7 years leadership experience in early education
• DOJ/FBI/Child Abuse Index clearance