Preschool Director

Celebree; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Continuing Education Units

Tiers Program

Career Development

Short Term Disability

401K Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Employer Assistance Program

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Child Care Discounts

Orientation Program

Employee Referral Bonuses

Monthly Team Building Initiatives

Onboarding Cost Reimbursement

Free Uniform Items

Job summary

Celebree School is seeking a dynamic School Director to lead a Celebree location with a focus on safeguarding, educating, and nurturing young children. You will guide staffing, curriculum alignment, and compliance with state regulations to deliver exceptional childcare services.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent communication. You will oversee talent development, community relations, and day-to-day operations to ensure a high-quality learning environment.

Qualifications

• Requires comprehensive knowledge of state licensing requirements.
• Microsoft Office and TEAMS proficiency.
• Strong leadership, coaching and communication in a childcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee talent, brand, and operations of a Celebree School to uphold mission and values.
• Coach and develop leadership team including Assistant Director and Operations Support Manager.
• Ensure high utilization of resources and stay within budget; manage community relations.

Skills

Licensing knowledge

Microsoft Office

TEAMS

Team leadership & coaching

Customer service

Education

BA/BS in early childhood education or related field

State Director Credential preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

TEAMS

Job description

Description

At every Celebree School™, our mission is to protect, educate, and nurture the children in our care. Childcare jobs with our school family are life‑changing ones. We say Celebree Schools are a place where we grow people big and small because we all learn from each other, every day. At Celebree Schools, we are committed to offering qualified educators rewarding childcare jobs. We encourage staff members opportunities to become increasingly proficient in their position with the chance to grow within the Celebree Organization. To those ends, we have developed and implemented our Employee Investment Cycle.

At Celebree School we have an unsurpassed dedication to growing people BIG and small. As a member of the Celebree Team you have access to the tools and resources necessary to reach your full potential. The choice is yours, where do you want to go? What do you want to be? Make your time with Celebree one of personal and professional growth.

Full Time (30+ hour per week)

Benefits Offered:

• Free Continuing Education Units
• Tiers Program
• Career Development
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Child Care Discounts
• Orientation Program
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Monthly Team Building Initiatives
• Onboarding Cost Reimbursement
• Free Uniform Items

Not an all-inclusive list

The School Director oversees the talent, brand, and operations of an assigned school to ensure the Celebree mission, vision and values are upheld. Our directors coach, develop, and motivate their leadership team consisting of the Assistant Director, Operations Support Manager, as well as their dedicated team of teachers and school staff. They actively develop and maintain positive customer/community relations. They are responsible for maintaining high‑capacity utilization and managing all resources effectively and within budget.

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of state licensing and regulations and a thorough understanding of the behavioral and developmental stages of children. This position requires the ability to manage a large school; strong leadership and organizational skills, patience, flexibility, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong initiative and problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• BA or BS degree in early childhood education or related discipline (those with experience and an associate’s degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis)
• State Director Credential preferred
• Minimum of 2-years of experience in a licensed childcare setting
• Management experience required
• CPR & First Aid certified

Specific Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge of all state licensing requirements
• Computer skills, preferably Microsoft Office and TEAMS
• Strong ability to lead and elevate a team via coaching and mentoring clear and consistent communication in a well-established culture of accountability
• Customer Service