Floating Preschool Director-South Georgia Milestone Education Macon, GA Job Details Full-time $50,000 - $65,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Professional development assistance Opportunities for advancement Qualifications School experience Team leadership Driver's License Education Data interpretation Financial performance measurement Business operations School staff supervision Associate's degree Early Childhood Education Full Job Description

FLOATING DIRECTOR

About Milestone Education Milestone Education is a growing community of early childhood education schools dedicated to creating safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environments for children. We believe strong schools start with strong leaders, and we are committed to supporting our teams, families, and communities as we continue to grow. About the Role

• This role requires travel within South GA
• We are looking for an experienced and adaptable Floating Director who can step into our schools when leadership support is needed most.

This role provides temporary onsite leadership during Director vacancies, leaves of absence, transitions, or other periods requiring additional leadership coverage. As a Floating Director , you'll quickly assess the needs of each school, establish priorities, support employees and families, and assume responsibility for day-to-day school operations. This is an ideal opportunity for a strong early childhood leader who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and making an immediate impact. What You'll Do

• Step into assigned schools and provide effective onsite leadership and operational support.
• Assess school needs and establish priorities to maintain stability and strengthen performance.
• Lead and support school employees through coaching, feedback, and accountability.
• Ensure strong family communication, engagement, and overall experience.
• Drive enrollment, staffing, scheduling, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, accreditation, health and safety, and company requirements.
• Oversee curriculum implementation and maintain high-quality educational experiences.
• Monitor financial and operational performance and address areas requiring improvement.
• Partner with Regional Directors and field leaders to communicate school needs, risks, and progress.
• Support smooth leadership transitions and effective handoffs to incoming or returning Directors. What We're Looking For We are looking for a leader who can walk into a new environment, quickly understand what is happening, build relationships, and provide the direction and stability a school needs.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, school administration, or a similar operational setting.
• Previous early childhood teaching experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood licensing, accreditation, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to interpret operational and financial information and use data to make decisions.
• Must meet applicable state-specific qualifications and credentials to serve as a Director in the state(s) in which assigned.
• Must meet applicable Universal Pre-K (UPK) certification or qualification requirements where required.
• Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and ability to travel regularly between assigned schools.
• Must be at least 21 years of age. What You Can Expect This is a field-based position requiring regular travel between assigned schools. Assignments will vary based on business needs and may occasionally require travel outside your immediate area or overnight. Flexibility for extended hours, evenings, or occasional weekends may also be required. What You'll Get
• Competitive pay based on experience and location
• Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
• Discounted childcare
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Option to purchase various voluntary insurance plans
• 401(k) options
• Ongoing leadership development and career growth opportunities Milestone Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you at least 21 years of age? Which of the following have you had responsibility for in a school, center, or similar operational setting? Select all that apply.

• Enrollment/occupancy;
• Staffing/labor management;
• Budget/financial performance;
• Operational performance metrics;
• None of the above Have you been responsible for preparing a school, center, or similar licensed program for a licensing or regulatory inspection?

Do you currently meet the applicable state-specific qualifications and credentials required to serve as a Director of a licensed early childhood education program in GA? Are you able and willing to regularly travel between assigned school locations, including occasional travel outside your immediate area or overnight travel as business needs require?

Experience:

early childhood education, school admin, or an education: 3 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Macon, GA 31201 (Required) Willingness to travel: 75% (Required)

Work Location:

In person