School Director – Early Childhood Education

Celebree; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Celebree is seeking a School Director for an established early childhood education center in Bucks County, PA. The role leads daily operations, ensures licensing compliance, maintains enrollment targets, and cultivates a positive culture for children and staff.

The successful candidate will recruit and mentor teachers and administrative staff, manage staffing and payroll, and drive community engagement and family relations while upholding quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must meet Pennsylvania's applicable qualifications for a childcare center director.
• Experience working in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early learning program.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards for safety and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff, build relationships with families, and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Commitment to early childhood education and continuous professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the childcare center.
• Ensure licensing compliance and enrollment targets.
• Foster family relationships and professional school culture.
• Lead recruitment, coaching, and development of staff.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, payroll, and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Time-management

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Summary

Job Title: School Director – Early Childhood Education

Job Type: Full-Time

Location: Bucks County, PA (Exact location shared during interview process)

Compensation: Competitive salary based on experience, plus benefits

Job Description: A well-established and growing early childhood education center in Bucks County is seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated School Director to lead our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to building a nurturing, high-quality learning environment that supports both children and staff.

As School Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the school, ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements, maintaining enrollment targets, fostering strong family relationships, and cultivating a positive and professional school culture.

Leadership and Staff Development

• Recruit, hire, onboard, and retain qualified teachers and administrative staff.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and professional development to support staff success.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable workplace culture.
• Establish clear expectations and promote consistent implementation of school policies and procedures.
• Support classroom operations and provide coverage when necessary to maintain required ratios and ensure continuity of care.

Enrollment, Family Engagement, and Community Relations

• Create a welcoming, positive experience for children and families.
• Lead enrollment tours, follow up with prospective families, and support enrollment growth.
• Build strong relationships with enrolled families through effective communication and responsive service.
• Plan and coordinate open houses, family engagement activities, community events, and school communications.
• Develop community relationships that strengthen the school's visibility and reputation.
• Communicate the school's curriculum, educational philosophy, programs, and values to prospective families.

School Operations and Business Management

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the childcare center.
• Manage staff scheduling, payroll processes, labor budgets, and staffing needs.
• Monitor enrollment, classroom capacity, expenses, and operational performance.
• Maintain accurate records, including children's files, employee documentation, billing information, and operational records.
• Manage school resources responsibly and work toward enrollment and financial goals.
• Evaluate procedures and implement improvements that promote efficiency and quality.
• Prepare operational reports and maintain organized administrative systems.

Licensing, Health, and Safety

• Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania childcare licensing regulations and all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Oversee emergency preparedness and required safety drills.
• Ensure children's records, staff files, training documentation, and other required records are maintained accurately.
• Monitor health and safety procedures and reinforce consistent compliance among all staff.
• Support Keystone STARS, accreditation efforts, and continuous quality improvement, as applicable.

Educational Leadership

• Promote high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning experiences across classrooms.
• Support teachers in implementing the school's curriculum and educational philosophy.
• Monitor classroom environments and provide constructive feedback to educators.
• Encourage positive relationships among teachers, children, and families.
• Maintain a school culture centered on children's safety, growth, development, and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must meet Pennsylvania's applicable qualifications for a childcare center director.
• Experience working in a licensed childcare center, preschool, or early learning program.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards for safety and quality.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate staff, build relationships with families, and promote a positive workplace culture.
• Commitment to early childhood education and continuous professional growth.

Why Join Us

• Supportive ownership and leadership team
• Warm and collaborative staff environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing school community
• Room for professional growth and leadership development