Sr Lead Director

About the role

This position provides overall leadership and management for two preschool locations, with one serving as the primary home center. The Lead Director oversees day-to-day operations, financial management, curriculum delivery, employee and student retention, parent and community relations, and strategic planning to ensure consistency and operational excellence across both schools.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, select, train, and orient staff following company and state guidelines.
• Supervise and evaluate all school personnel, including scheduling staff and arranging substitutes to meet state ratios.
• Create a positive working environment through praise, recognition, and morale boosters while maintaining professional rapport with staff and parents.
• Conduct tours for potential families in accordance with company tour protocols.
• Implement and monitor effective marketing strategies for both schools.
• Maintain physical environments that conform to licensing standards.
• Ensure the implementation of curriculum, activities, special events, and field trips to enhance child learning and development.
• Perform and oversee administrative tasks, including billing, payment collection, bank deposits, payroll, school records (staff and children files), USDA reports, and inquiry systems.
• Monitor and maintain an updated inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials for program activities.
• Order food in accordance with USDA and budgetary guidelines.
• Meet and maintain all state licensing requirements and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain flexibility to meet business demands, including cooking, cleaning, driving the bus, or working in a classroom as needed.
• Provide operational leadership and oversight for both schools, ensuring consistency in quality, compliance, and customer experience.
• Maintain a regular presence at both locations to support staff, families, and overall school performance.
• Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational reviews to ensure compliance with company standards, licensing, safety, and sanitation guidelines.
• Evaluate school adherence to safety policies, including building security, equipment maintenance, staff supervision, and school readiness.
• Review revenue and expense reporting for accuracy, monitor financial performance, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Monitor accounts receivable to ensure validity and timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Continuously evaluate program quality to ensure consistent curriculum implementation and best practices across both locations.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to leadership teams and staff, including documented performance evaluations and professional development planning.
• Identify and develop future leaders through mentoring, training, and succession planning.
• Foster strong community relationships and partnerships to enhance school visibility and enrollment growth.
• Recommend process improvements and policy enhancements that support organizational goals.
• Partner with families and stakeholders to maintain a positive culture and exceptional customer experience.
• Travel between assigned locations as needed to provide leadership and operational support.