School Leader

Insight Global; Richmond Hill (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options

401k retirement account access with employer matching

Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off

Job summary

A private educational organization in Richmond Hill, GA seeks a School Leader to oversee operations and ensure academic quality. The role requires proven leadership in educational settings and experience in early childhood education. Responsibilities include managing staffing, enrollment growth, and adherence to state regulations. This position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k with employer matching. Applicants should possess an Associate's Degree, with a Bachelor's preferred, and be director-qualified under Georgia childcare requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen, instructional leadership, and relationship management skills are essential.
• Ability to set expectations for classroom quality and coach teachers effectively.
• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience in early childhood education settings is required.
• Director-qualified per GA childcare requirements or ability to become qualified.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the preschool including scheduling and staffing.
• Drive enrollment growth and community visibility.
• Monitor trends in enrollment and labor planning.
• Partner with ownership on forecasting, tuition strategy, and operational improvements.
• Ensure the campus is consistently tour-ready, safe, and well-maintained.
• Coach teachers through observations, feedback, and professional development.
• Hire, onboard, train, and retain high-quality educators and support staff.
• Establish a culture of accountability, professionalism, and care.
• Develop internal talent pipelines, including preparing future leaders.

Skills

Proven Leadership experience in an educational setting

Hands on experience working through the Georgia Pre‑K Program requirements

Hands on experience in an early childhood education setting

Director‑qualified per GA childcare requirements or ability to become qualified

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

GA director qualifications

Job description

The School Leader serves as the chief operator and culture leader of the school, responsible for academic quality, enrollment health, staff performance, family experience, and financial sustainability. This is a hands‑on leadership role requiring a strong balance of business acumen, instructional leadership, and relationship management. This is an onsite position based in Richmond Hill, GA. This is a private, tuition-based program.

Core Responsibilities

School Operations & Business Management

• Own day‑to‑day operations of a private, tuition‑based preschool including scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and facility readiness
• Drive enrollment growth and retention through tours, family engagement, and community visibility
• Monitor enrollment trends, staffing ratios, and labor planning to ensure financial health
• Partner with ownership on forecasting, tuition strategy, and operational improvements
• Ensure the campus is consistently tour‑ready, safe, and well‑maintained

Academic & Program Leadership

• Set clear expectations for classroom quality, routines, and developmental appropriateness
• Coach teachers through observations, feedback, and professional development
• Support curriculum implementation with a strong focus on infant and toddler development
• Step into classrooms when needed to support ratios, model best practices, or stabilize coverage
• Hire, onboard, train, and retain high‑quality educators and support staff
• Establish a culture of accountability, professionalism, and care
• Conduct performance check‑ins, corrective coaching, and recognition
• Develop internal talent pipelines, including preparing future leaders

Family & Community Engagement

• Serve as the primary leader‑facing families, managing communication, concerns, and trust‑building
• Create a welcoming, service‑oriented parent experience from tour through graduation
• Represent the school within the local community and with referral partners

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to all state licensing, health, and safety regulations
• Maintain inspection readiness, documentation, and staff training compliance
• Lead emergency preparedness, incident response, and mandated reporting processes

Required Skills and Experience

• Proven Leadership experience in an educational setting
• Hands on experience working through the Georgia Pre‑K Program requirements
• Associates Degree is required; Bachelors Degree is preferred
• Hands on experience in an early childhood education setting is required
• Director‑qualified per GA childcare requirements or ability to become qualified

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• Experience working in a tuition based program is preferred

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities.