Preschool Principal | Bucks County,PA | Salary to $80k

Job Description

Job Description

eschool Principal / Head of School | Bucks County, PA | Up to $80,000 + Benefits

Gecko Hospitality (Corporate) Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States (On-site)

About the Company

A leading Keystone STARS Certified Preschool in Bucks County, PA is seeking an experienced Preschool Principal / Early Childhood Director / Head of School / Childcare Director to lead a large, high-performing early childhood education center. This is a promotion-based opening. The current Principal is being promoted to Executive Director. This is your opportunity to lead one of the largest licensed preschools in Bucks County.

Location:

• Bucks County, PA - Serving Newtown, Doylestown, Yardley, Richboro, Chalfont

Type:

• Full-Time, Monday-Friday | 9-hour day | Leadership Role

Quick Facts:

• 250 children enrolled daily | 800 families total | 20 classrooms | 80 staff members
• Keystone STARS school - Keystone STARS certification strongly preferred
• Fast-paced, people-first leadership role focused on operations, compliance, and customer service

About the Role

Preschool Principal / Head of School | Bucks County, PA | Up to $80,000 + Benefits

A leading Keystone STARS Certified Preschool in Bucks County, PA is seeking an experienced Preschool Principal / Early Childhood Director / Head of School / Childcare Director to lead a large, high-performing early childhood education center. This is a promotion-based opening. The current Principal is being promoted to Executive Director. This is your opportunity to lead one of the largest licensed preschools in Bucks County.

Responsibilities

What You'll Lead as Preschool Principal

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 80 early childhood educators.
• Own hiring, onboarding, performance evaluations, retention, and difficult conversations.
• Build a culture of accountability and service excellence.

Family Experience & Customer Service

• Deliver exceptional customer service to parents and staff.
• Handle parent concerns professionally, close the loop quickly, and re-engage families.
• Lead all schoolwide communication.

Daily Operations & Educational Quality

• Oversee daily operations, staffing ratios, schedules, and classroom coverage.
• Ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness, and organization.
• Support Creative Curriculum, play-based learning, Conscious Discipline, and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Coach teachers via classroom observations.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure full compliance with Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Childcare Licensing and Keystone STARS standards.
• Manage documentation, audits, ratios, supervision, and safety.
• Proficient in systems like 1Place, PA Keys, LineLeader, and Google Workspace.

FAQs -

• What does a Preschool Principal do in Bucks County, PA?

A Preschool Principal in Bucks County oversees all daily operations, leads 20+ classrooms and up to 80 staff, ensures PA DHS licensing and Keystone STARS compliance, supports curriculum quality, and delivers exceptional service to families.

• Where is this Preschool Principal job located?

This is a confidential Preschool Principal job in Bucks County, PA, conveniently located for candidates in Newtown, Doylestown, Yardley, Levittown, Richboro, Warminster, and Chalfont, PA.

• How to Apply for Preschool Principal - Bucks County, PA

This is a confidential search conducted by Gecko Hospitality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years as Director, Assistant Director, Preschool Principal, Head of School, or Childcare Center Director
• Deep understanding of early childhood education, child development, and PA childcare regulations
• Keystone STARS certification preferred - We provide professional development and will help you obtain any needed certification

Required Skills

• Proven people manager - calm under pressure, strong emotional intelligence, highly organized and responsive
• Excellent written/verbal communication
• Must be able to open/close building on rotating basis and attend 4 weekend events per year
• Physical: Active, hands-on role - standing, walking, bending, sitting on floor, lifting up to 40 lbs
• All backgrounds welcome: former teachers, current Directors, or parents with deep childcare experience who are strong leaders.

Preferred Skills

• Keystone STARS certification preferred - We provide professional development and will help you obtain any needed certification
• Proficient in systems like 1Place, PA Keys, LineLeader, and Google Workspace.

Pay range and compensation package

Compensation: Up to $80,000 + Full Family Fitness Membership + Free Childcare + PTO +

Compensation & Benefits - Why This Preschool Principal Role Stands Out

• Salary up to $80,000
• Complimentary childcare for children 5 and under
• Complimentary full-family fitness club membership
• Short-term & Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development and leadership growth - we invest in your credentials

How much does a Preschool Principal make in Bucks County, PA?

Preschool Principal salaries in Bucks County, PA typically range from $60K-$80K. This role offers up to $80,000 plus free childcare, full family fitness membership, and full benefits.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All backgrounds welcome: former teachers, current Directors, or parents with deep childcare experience who are strong leaders.

Is Keystone STARS certification required to be a Preschool Principal?

Keystone STARS certification is strongly preferred but not required. This Keystone STARS school provides professional development and will help the right leader obtain certification and training.

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.


Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.


With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.


At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.

Company Description

Since 2000, Gecko Hospitality has established itself as a premier recruiting partner for the hospitality and restaurant management industry, consistently connecting top-tier talent with exceptional career opportunities and supporting employers in building high‐performing leadership teams. With deep industry expertise and a nationwide recruiting network, Gecko delivers tailored, people‐focused hiring solutions that drive meaningful organizational impact.

Our professional recruiters bring a distinct advantage: they are former senior hospitality leaders who have managed operations, led teams, and delivered excellence across restaurants, hotels, private clubs, and other hospitality environments. This firsthand experience enables us to identify and engage candidates who are not only highly qualified but well‐equipped to excel in demanding leadership roles — from general managers and executive chefs to COOs and HR directors.

With more than 25 years of recruiting experience and over 45,000 successful placements across all 50 states and Canada, Gecko Hospitality has earned a reputation for integrity, credibility, and consistent results. Our core values — community, integrity, excellence, credibility, and passion — guide every interaction with both clients and candidates.

At Gecko Hospitality, we do more than fill positions. We create long‐term success for professionals and organizations by delivering strategic recruitment solutions that strengthen teams and elevate the hospitality industry as a whole.