Primrose Schools Director

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Skills

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

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