Preschool Leadership Director: Growth, Ops & Community

Hire Up Recruiting; Sachse (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance

401(k) available

Paid Holidays

PTO with tenure-based growth

Childcare tuition discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Hire Up Recruiting seeks an Executive Director for a premier preschool in Sachse, TX. This senior leader will serve as the onsite face of the school, guiding operations, staffing, curriculum support, and community engagement.

Ideal candidate has 5–7+ years as an on-site administrator in early childhood education, with a CDA or equivalent, and Texas Director credential. Compensation includes a $55,000–$60,000 salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or equivalent in education or related field.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Texas Director credential required.
• 5–7+ years as onsite administrator in early childhood education.
• 10+ years' experience in licensed preschools.
• Experience managing payroll, profit and loss, and school operating systems.
• Knowledge of Texas licensing, Texas Rising Star and NAEYC standards.
• Ability to manage enrollment, site-level admin, scheduling, and QA with data insight.
• Strong educational leadership, mentorship, and team management.
• Proficiency with childcare management and CRM systems; Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior onsite leader of the school and public face in the community.
• Develop and support the Education Director, Program Coordinator, and teaching staff.
• Oversee recruitment, scheduling, and classroom staffing.
• Ensure compliance with Texas licensing and lead to Texas Rising Star 4-star standards.
• Manage monthly P&L, operating expenses, and budget adherence.
• Run payroll and tuition billing in childcare management software.
• Oversee facility quality, safety, supplies, and vendor relations.
• Conduct parent tours and convert enrollment leads to enrolled families.
• Lead marketing and build partnerships to grow enrollment and reputation.
• Partner with Education Director on curriculum quality, teacher coaching, and family engagement.

Skills

Executive leadership

Payroll management

P&L management

Enrollment growth

CRM systems

Data-driven decision making

Staff mentorship

Communication skills

Budgeting

Leadership development

Education

CDA credential or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Texas Director credential

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Childcare management software

CRM systems

Job description

Hire Up Recruiting seeks an Executive Director for a premier preschool in Sachse, TX. This senior leader will serve as the onsite face of the school, guiding operations, staffing, curriculum support, and community engagement.

Ideal candidate has 5–7+ years as an on-site administrator in early childhood education, with a CDA or equivalent, and Texas Director credential. Compensation includes a $55,000–$60,000 salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits.