Preschool Principal

Heritage Oak Private Education; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to $8,000

Benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401

PTO and tuition discounts

Job summary

Carrington Academy in Windermere seeks a Principal to lead a talented team of educators and nurture strong family partnerships. You will champion educational excellence and ensure Georgia licensing compliance while guiding growth and a positive school culture.

The role emphasizes leadership development, community engagement, and ongoing professional growth to sustain an outstanding learning environment for children, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Multiple education/experience paths with childcare experience meet requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain required clearances and ongoing professional development per Georgia regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of educators.
• Ensure compliance with Georgia licensing regulations and company standards.
• Drive enrollment growth and build family/community partnerships.
• Foster a positive school culture focused on educational excellence and child success.

Skills

Age requirement

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

CDA credential + 6 months childcare experience

TCC in ECE or Child Development + 6 months childcare

TCD in ECE or Child Development + 6 months childcare

Associate degree or higher in ECE or Child Development + 6 months childcare

Bachelor’s degree in non-ECE field + 3 months childcare

Job description

At Carrington Academy, our leaders are called Principals because they do more than manage schools they champion educational excellence, develop exceptional educators, and create learning environments where children thrive. Our mission is to Develop the Best Schools and Educators in America, and our Principals play a vital role in bringing that mission to life.

We are seeking compassionate, visionary leaders to guide our original Carrington Academy at Windermere. Since 2001, Carrington Academy has been committed to providing exceptional early childhood education to families through NAEYC-accredited programs grounded in academic excellence and genuine care. This is a unique opportunity to lead well-established, highly regarded schools while shaping our next chapter of growth, innovation, and educational excellence.

As Principal, you will build upon this strong foundation by leading a talented team of educators, fostering meaningful family partnerships, and cultivating a culture where children, families, and staff feel supported, inspired, and empowered to succeed. Your leadership will ensure an outstanding educational experience and continued success for every member of the school community.

Your Impact at Carrington Academy

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of educators.
• Ensure compliance with Georgia licensing regulations and company standards.
• Drive enrollment growth and build strong family and community partnerships.
• Foster a positive school culture focused on educational excellence and child success.

What We're Looking For

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• In addition, candidates must meet at least one of the following education and experience requirements:
  • An awarded Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and a minimum of six (6) months of childcare experience; or
  • An awarded Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Child Development, Infant and Toddler, Program Administration, or School Age and Youth Care; or a Technical College Diploma (TCD) in ECE or Child Development, and a minimum of six (6) months of childcare experience; or
  • An Associate degree or higher (including a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D.) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development and a minimum of six (6) months of childcare experience; or
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education or Child Development and a minimum of three (3) months of childcare experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain all required clearances, certifications, and ongoing professional development as required by Georgia regulations.

Why Join Carrington Academy?

• Competitive salary and quarterly bonus opportunities with an annual target of up to $8,000.
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and childcare tuition discounts.
• Ongoing leadership development, professional growth, and career advancement opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators every day.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction.

Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.