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School Director-Center Coming Soon! Confidential Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Financial forecasting Early childhood education center experience Quality of care (regulatory compliance area) Team leadership Bachelor's degree Managing education teams Educational compliance and regulation understanding Practicing budget management in an educational setting School staff supervision Full Job Description School Director-New School Opening! Kansas City Area We are seeking a highly experienced and mission-driven School Director to lead and oversee operations at a high-performing early childhood education program. This executive-level role is responsible for ensuring excellence in program quality, compliance, team leadership, and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of daily operations for one or more early childhood education centers. Ensure full compliance with all licensing, accreditation, and regulatory requirements. Champion a culture of high-quality care and early learning best practices aligned with developmental standards. Lead, mentor, and develop center leadership and staff to build a cohesive, high-performing team. Manage center budgets, staffing plans, enrollment goals, and operational efficiencies. Foster strong relationships with families and the broader community to support family satisfaction and retention. Monitor classroom environments and curriculum delivery to ensure a safe, nurturing, and engaging experience for children. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal partners and stakeholders to drive center-wide performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education or child care management. Director Qualifications for KS Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education Administration, or related field required; Master's degree preferred. Deep understanding of early learning frameworks, state licensing regulations, and quality rating systems (e.g., NAEYC, QRIS). Proven success in leading large teams and managing multi-site or high-volume operations. Strong financial acumen and experience managing center budgets and forecasting. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. A passion for children, families, and educational excellence. Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life: Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits. Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!). Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs. Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, generous paid time off and child care tuition discounts We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person