Preschool Principal

Learning Care Group; Apple Valley (MN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time-off

401K with company match

Education assistance

Job summary

Everbrook Academy in Apple Valley, MN is seeking an ambitious Principal to lead our childcare center, ensuring high-quality early education, safety, and staff supervision.

As Principal, you will recruit and retain staff, implement licensed standards, and drive community partnerships to promote enrollment and the Everbrook brand.

Bachelor’s in ECE or related field with 1–2 years supervisory experience required; director qualifications per state licensing.

Qualifications

• Director qualification according to state licensing regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• 1–2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating performance, and developing improvement plans.
• Ensure licensing standards are met and promote positive partnerships within the community.
• Drive enrollment and marketing of Everbrook Academy through grassroots strategies and local partnerships.
• Spark imagination and support children’s learning in a safe, educational environment.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Management

Educational Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive-and play-every day. Leading a childcare center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

The (plus 1) Principal assists in the creation and representation of Everbrook as a premier childcare brand, which reflects high business and professional standards. The Principal is responsible for all aspects of effective school operations, ensuring the safety of the children, supervising the school staff, and managing delivery of quality early education programming.

As an Everbrook Principal, you will:

• Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
• Be ready to connect! Drive the enrollment and marketing of Everbrook Academy as a premier brand in the childcare industry utilizing grassroots marketing strategies, community outreach, and local partnerships.
• Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Job Requirements:

• Must be Director qualified according to state licensing regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Salary Range: $62,000-$66,000.
• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees
• Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees.