Executive Director

Child-Development-Schools; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Child-Development-Schools in Texas seeks an Executive Director to lead a campus, oversee enrollment growth, financial results, educational excellence, staffing, licensing compliance, and partnerships with the host college or university.

You will drive strategic plans, manage P&L, recruit and develop talent, and ensure family communication and customer satisfaction while maintaining regulatory readiness and campus operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Education, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Master's Degree in Education, Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership, or related discipline preferred

Responsibilities

• Own overall school performance including revenue, profitability, enrollment, labor efficiency, and operating expenses.
• Analyze P&L statements and identify operational drivers impacting financial performance.
• Develop annual business plans, enrollment strategies, staffing forecasts, and growth initiatives.
• Make sound operational decisions balancing educational quality, financial performance, and customer experience.
• Identify new opportunities to expand enrollment, strengthen partnerships, and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead local marketing initiatives and community outreach.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and retain top talent.
• Conduct performance evaluations and succession planning.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.

Skills

Executive leadership

P&L management

Enrollment growth

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in education or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education , Business Administration, Education, Organizational Leadership, or related field ; Master's Degree in Education , Business Administration (MBA), Organizational Leadership, or related discipline preferred
• Meets all state Director Licensing requirements
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in early childhood education ; Minimum 3–5 years leading a licensed childcare center or school
• Demonstrated responsibility for financial performance and P&L management
• Proven success improving enrollment and retention
• Experience serving employer-sponsored, corporate, healthcare, or university childcare programs preferred

Requirements

Executive Director

Position Summary

The Executive Director has broad operating authority and accountability for every aspect of the school's performance, including enrollment growth, financial results, educational excellence, staffing, licensing compliance, customer experience, and strategic partnerships with the host college or university. Operating within company standards and regulatory requirements, the Executive Director functions as the primary decision-maker for the school, exercising significant autonomy while driving continuous growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

• Own overall school performance including revenue, profitability, enrollment, labor efficiency, and operating expenses.
• Analyze P&L statements and identify operational drivers impacting financial performance.
• Develop annual business plans, enrollment strategies, staffing forecasts, and growth initiatives.
• Make sound operational decisions balancing educational quality, financial performance, and customer experience.
• Identify new opportunities to expand enrollment, strengthen partnerships, and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead local marketing initiatives and community outreach.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, develop, and retain top talent.
• Conduct performance evaluations and succession planning.
• Foster accountability, engagement, and continuous learning.

Educational Leadership

• Ensure implementation of curriculum and instructional standards.
• Coach teachers and instructional leaders.
• Maintain high-quality classroom environments.
• Lead accreditation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support child outcomes through instructional excellence and family partnerships.
• Own enrollment, occupancy, waitlist management, and retention goals.
• Conduct tours and convert prospective families.
• Build strong relationships with university employees, students, faculty, and community partners.
• Ensure outstanding family communication and customer satisfaction.
• Develop referral and partnership strategies unique to the campus environment.
• Build trusted partnerships with university leadership.
• Collaborate on campus initiatives.
• Participate in campus events and community engagement.
• Represent the company professionally within the university community.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen long-term campus relationships.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain licensing compliance and regulatory readiness.
• Ensure classroom ratios, staffing, and operational coverage.
• Oversee facility operations, maintenance, safety, and emergency preparedness.
• Conduct operational audits and implement corrective action plans.
• Maintain tour-ready facilities and exceptional campus presentation .

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