A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
PRESCHOOL SOUTH RIDING, VA. WHAT IF YOU COULD RUN A 200+ STUDENT SCHOOL LIKE AN OWNER... HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO TRULY LEAD... AND STILL TAKE TWO WEEKS OFF DURING THE WINTER HOLIDAYS?
If you're already a successful childcare director, we're not looking to offer you just another Director job. We're offering you your next
CAREER MOVE.
Karter Schools is hiring an accomplished Executive Director to lead our South Riding campus and join one of Northern Virginia's premier locally owned early childhood education organizations. This opportunity is for a proven leader who wants more autonomy, more recognition, more opportunity to grow, and the ability to make a real impact. You bring the leadership.
BUILD YOUR OWN TEAM.
We'll give you the platform, resources, and support to build something you're proud to lead.
JOIN THE DISNEY OF EARLY LEARNING
Karter Schools was founded in 2019 with a simple vision: create schools where children are excited to walk through the doors every morning. We call it The Disney of Early Learning because we believe a child's school should feel inspiring, joyful, memorable, and extraordinary. Today, Karter Schools has grown into a multi-location with a FAMILY CULTURE, invest in
PEOPLE FIRST
serving families across Virginia and Colorado. We are proud to be recognized for excellence, 2019-2026 Best Preschool Recognition Best Place to Work Best Summer Camps Accredited School We are LOCALLY OWNED and operated... not a franchise and not a massive corporate childcare chain.
WHY WOULD A SUCCESSFUL DIRECTOR LEAVE THEIR CURRENT SCHOOL FOR KARTER?
YOU
GET TO LEAD.
We don't hire experienced executives and then micromanage every decision. You will lead your school with an ownership mindset and have meaningful responsibility for your people, culture, enrollment, family experience, and business performance.
YOU CAN BUILD A REAL CAREER HERE.
We are growing. Karter Schools operates multiple schools across Virginia and Colorado and continues to expand. For the right leader, this role can be more than running one school. As we grow, we want our strongest leaders to grow into larger leadership opportunities with us.
YOUR RESULTS GET NOTICED.
Great leaders should be recognized for the results they create. When you grow enrollment, develop great people, retain families, and build an exceptional school... your contribution matters.
YOU HAVE AN EXPERIENCED SISTERHOOD TEAM BEHIND YOU.
You have the autonomy to
LEAD WITHOUT DOING EVERYTHING
ALONE.. Our experienced corporate leadership team provides resources and support so you can focus on building an exceptional school.
AND YES... WE BELIEVE GREAT LEADERS NEED A LIFE OUTSIDE OF WORK.
Our benefits include: ✓ 14 DAYS
OFF DURING EXTENDED WINTER BREAK
✓
PAID TRAININGS & CONFERENCES INCLUDING ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISES RETREAT
✓ Paid Time Off (PTO) ✓ Affordable health insurance ✓ Dental insurance ✓ Vision insurance ✓ Supplemental insurance options ✓
FREE CHILDCARE INCLUDING INFANTS
✓ 401(k) retirement plan ✓ Competitive compensation ✓ Performance-based incentives ✓ Leadership development ✓ Career advancement opportunities as we grow ✓ The opportunity to lead an award-winning, accredited school
WHAT WILL YOU OWN?
As Executive Director, you will be responsible for the overall success of your school.
You will:
Build, coach, and retain an exceptional leadership and teaching team Create a culture where talented people want to stay and grow Deliver an outstanding experience that families recommend to others Drive enrollment and maintain strong school occupancy Maintain exceptional licensing, health, safety, and compliance standards Manage staffing, scheduling, labor, budgets, and operational performance Develop your next generation of leaders Use data and KPIs to make smart business decisions
THIS ROLE IS FOR A PROVEN LEADER.
We are looking for someone who has already demonstrated the ability to successfully lead a large early childhood education operation.
REQUIRED
Proven leadership experience managing a large early childhood school, ideally (not required) serving 200+ students.
You should also bring:
A proven track record of growing and maintaining enrollment Success recruiting, developing, and retaining great employees Strong knowledge of Virginia childcare licensing, health, safety, and compliance requirements Experience managing budgets, labor costs, staffing, and scheduling Strong business judgment and comfort using data to drive decisions Exceptional leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Director qualifications as required by the Virginia Department of Education Montessori experience is a plus
SUCCESSFUL WHERE YOU ARE... BUT READY FOR SOMETHING BIGGER?
You don't have to be actively looking for a new job to have a conversation. If you're a proven early childhood leader who wants more autonomy, a bigger opportunity, and a place where your leadership can truly make an impact , we would love to meet you. Come run a school like an owner... without having to own the business.
KARTER SCHOOLS
| The Disney of Early Learning For immediate consideration, email terri@karterschools.com . Karter Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
