Preschool Principal

Heritage Oak Private Education; Elk Grove (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Tuition discounts for eligiblechildren

Employee referral bonus

Professional development andLeadership

Education reimbursement and партнерhip

Job summary

Merryhill School is a private school system seeking a Preschool Principal to lead the campus administration, instructional delivery, and community engagement. The role emphasizes establishing a clear vision, staffing, enrollment growth, and adherence to licensing and accreditation standards within the Spring Education Group framework.

The Principal will oversee operations, budgets, marketing collaboration, and safety while partnering with families and staff to deliver a high-quality preschool

Qualifications

• Twelve (12) semester units in Early Childhood Education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of education administration or business administration experience.
• At least one year of classroom teaching experience and licensing requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Lead the school administration team and deliver instructional programs.
• Oversee enrollment growth, family engagement, financial performance, and facilities oversight.
• Recruit, lead, and develop educators and maintain curriculum standards.
• Ensure licensing, accreditation, and compliance standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Sales/Enrollment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Early Childhood Education units

Job description

Merryhill School is a community of private schools dedicated to helping students become confident, resilient, and independent learners. Our educational journey begins with an academically focused preschool experience grounded in early literacy, phonics, and mathematics, then progresses through a challenging, well-rounded elementary and middle school curriculum. Through the Merryhill Method, students embrace meaningful challenges while developing the academic and interpersonal skills needed to thrive. Educators serve as trusted mentors who create engaging learning environments, provide personalized guidance, and help students discover what they are capable of achieving. With schools across California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, Merryhill is supported by Spring Education Group and offers employees opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and continued career growth.

Preschool Principal – Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Tuition discounts for eligible children
• Employee referral bonus
• Professional development and leadership training
• Education reimbursement and partnership programs

About the Role

The Preschool Principal leads the school administration team and is responsible for the delivery of instructional programs and the overall operation of the campus. This includes staff leadership, enrollment growth, family engagement, financial performance, marketing execution, compliance, and facility oversight. The Principal establishes a clear vision for learning, ensures a safe and well-managed environment, and partners closely with families and staff to deliver a high-quality preschool experience aligned with Merryhill School and Spring Education Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

School Leadership and Culture

• Establish and communicate a clear vision for the school
• Recruit, lead, and develop educators and support staff
• Ensure consistent implementation of approved curriculum and instructional practices
• Model and reinforce a culture of care, accountability, and professionalism

Operations, Safety, and Compliance

• Oversee daily campus operations to maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment
• Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable laws
• Ensure adherence to Spring Education Group policies and procedures
• Oversee facility operations and emergency preparedness

Enrollment, Marketing, and Community Engagement

• Drive enrollment and retention through strong family relationships and service excellence
• Execute local, grassroots marketing strategies in partnership with regional teams
• Serve as a visible, responsive leader within the school community

Financial and Business Management

• Manage campus budgets and profit and loss performance
• Monitor enrollment trends, staffing ratios, and operational metrics
• Use data to inform staffing and operational decisions

What We’re Looking For

• Twelve (12) semester units in Early Childhood Education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of experience in education administration or business administration
• At least one year of classroom teaching experience
• Meets all state licensing and credentialing requirements, including required Director certifications
• Working knowledge of licensing, accreditation, and compliance standards
• Sales, enrollment, or marketing experience preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join Spring Education Group?

At Spring Education Group, we believe strong leadership builds strong schools. As a Preschool Principal at Merryhill School, you’ll benefit from:

• Support: A collaborative network of campus, regional, and home-office partners
• Financial Rewards: Quarterly incentive bonuses up to $2,000, with an annual target of $8,000 tied to clear performance goals
• Career Growth: Leadership development, training, and long-term career pathways
• Meaningful Impact: The opportunity to shape school culture and positively impact 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.