Director, Christ-Centered Early Education

Cross Schools Inc; Bluffton, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Schools Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Early Education to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Early Education program. This role emphasizes Christ-centered values, staff development, family engagement, and regulatory compliance in a thriving school community.

The Director will oversee daily operations, recruit and support staff, manage enrollment and scheduling, and ensure high-quality instruction aligned with the school's mission and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Christ-centered leadership for Cross Schools' Early Education program.
• Oversee daily operation ensuring a safe, organized, engaging learning environment.
• Recruit, supervise, coach, evaluate, and retain qualified teachers and support staff.
• Promote developmentally appropriate curriculum, instruction, classroom practices, and student assessments.
• Maintain compliance with South Carolina childcare licensing, health, safety, and staffing requirements.
• Manage enrollment, classroom capacity, staffing ratios, schedules, and substitute coverage.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, faculty, and school leadership.
• Communicate clearly with families regarding program expectations and student needs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Family engagement

Regulatory compliance

Program management

Budgeting

Enrollment management

Staffing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Development, Educational Leadership, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Cross Schools Inc. is seeking an experienced Director of Early Education to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Early Education program. This role emphasizes Christ-centered values, staff development, family engagement, and regulatory compliance in a thriving school community.

The Director will oversee daily operations, recruit and support staff, manage enrollment and scheduling, and ensure high-quality instruction aligned with the school's mission and safety standards.