Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Position Summary

The Director is the senior leader responsible for the overall success of the school. This role provides vision, strategic leadership, and operational oversight to ensure excellence in early childhood education, family engagement, staff development, and regulatory compliance. The Director drives enrollment growth, maintains financial health, and cultivates a culture of collaboration and professionalism in alignment with Beacon Hill Schools mission of Guiding Bright Futures.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Management

• Provide day-to-day and long-term leadership for all school operations.

• Recruit, hire, train, and develop high-performing staff, including Assistant Directors, teachers, and support staff.

• Set performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and create professional development plans.

• Model servant leadership, professionalism, and a child-first mindset to inspire staff.

Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with DECAL licensing requirements, Quality Rated standards, and Beacon Hill Schools policies.

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation required by regulatory agencies and internal policies.

• Oversee scheduling to ensure appropriate staffing ratios and efficient use of resources.

• Monitor school budgets, payroll, tuition billing, and expense controls to maintain financial health.

Curriculum & Quality

• Ensure the consistent and effective implementation of Beacon Hill Schools curriculum.

• Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional quality.

• Observe classrooms regularly to assess educational quality and provide coaching or corrective feedback.

• Use data and assessment results to inform instructional improvements.

Safety & Environment

• Establish and enforce safety, health, and emergency preparedness protocols.

• Maintain facilities to provide a clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment.

• Investigate and respond promptly to safety incidents or parent concerns.

Family & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, handling communication with professionalism and empathy.

• Conduct tours, open houses, and family meetings to promote enrollment and strengthen relationships.

• Address family concerns with transparency, care, and appropriate resolution.

• Represent Beacon Hill Schools at community events and foster local partnerships to enhance brand presence.

Strategic Growth

• Lead enrollment initiatives to achieve and maintain capacity goals.

• Partner with leadership to implement long-term strategies for program growth and excellence.

• Support marketing and community outreach efforts that strengthen the schools reputation.

Required Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, financial management, and enrollment growth.

• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.

• Demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and retain staff while building a positive team culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Business Administration, or related field required; Masters degree preferred.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a licensed childcare facility, preschool, or early education center management.

• Deep knowledge of state licensing regulations, DECAL standards, and early childhood best practices.

If you are excited about shaping young minds and making a difference in children's lives, we
invite you to apply today at Beacon Hill Schools!

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a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under applicable law.