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Overview
The Early Childhood Director is a visionary and relationship-centered leader responsible for building and sustaining a vibrant, inclusive, and high-quality early childhood program rooted in Franchisor’s values. With a deep commitment to character building and educational excellence, this leader fosters a warm and nurturing culture for children, families, and staff. The Director oversees the day-to-day operations, guides a team of second-tier leaders and pedagogists, coordinates therapists and maintains NAEYC accreditation. Responsibilities
Community Building & Relationships Cultivate a strong, inclusive school community where every family feels welcomed, valued, and connected. Serve as the primary relationship-builder with families, ensuring transparent communication, meaningful engagement, and trust. Design and host family programs, holiday celebrations, and community service initiatives under Franchise owner approval that bring families together and deepen their connection with the community. Lead and inspire a dedicated team of educators, second-tier leaders, and pedagogistas, promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect. Provide mentoring and coaching to empower staff and encourage leadership at all levels. Support the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top-tier early childhood professionals. Develop and implement professional development aligned with early childhood best practices and Franchisor’s values. Educational Excellence Ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices guided by child development research and the unique needs of each child. Champion an educational vision that reflects Franchise owner values, building character and academic foundations through Performing Arts and bilingual practices in a warm, inclusive, and age-appropriate environment. Support pedagogistas in their role as reflective partners in teaching and learning. Oversee ongoing assessment and documentation practices to support children’s growth and learning. Operations & Accreditation Maintain NAEYC accreditation and ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety standards. Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling, staffing, and enrollment processes. Oversee the preschool’s budget, ensuring financial health and responsible resource allocation. Implement systems and procedures that support consistency, quality, and organizational excellence. Family Engagement & Communication Build strong relationships with families through active listening, timely communication, and a commitment to partnership. Serve as a resource to families on early childhood development and parenting. Offer parent education opportunities and support families in navigating developmental milestones. Agency & Community Involvement Be an active, visible member of the team, collaborating with departments across the agency to support shared goals and initiatives. Participate in and support programs, events, and community celebrations. Serve as the representative of the preschool. Collaborate and elaborate creative innovative projects with and under Franchise owner approval. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Child Development, or a related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in early childhood education with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in sales is highly preferred. Demonstrated success in enrollments, team leadership, staff supervision, problems solved in conflicts and community engagement. Experience maintaining NAEYC accreditation and managing early childhood operations. Deep understanding of child development and early learning best practices. Strong commitment to the Franchisor’s values and the ability to bring them to life in a developmentally appropriate and inclusive way. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. CPR/First Aid and Director Licensing Certification current (or eligibility to obtain). Coppell, TX
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The Early Childhood Director is a visionary and relationship-centered leader responsible for building and sustaining a vibrant, inclusive, and high-quality early childhood program rooted in Franchisor’s values. With a deep commitment to character building and educational excellence, this leader fosters a warm and nurturing culture for children, families, and staff. The Director oversees the day-to-day operations, guides a team of second-tier leaders and pedagogists, coordinates therapists and maintains NAEYC accreditation. Responsibilities
Community Building & Relationships Cultivate a strong, inclusive school community where every family feels welcomed, valued, and connected. Serve as the primary relationship-builder with families, ensuring transparent communication, meaningful engagement, and trust. Design and host family programs, holiday celebrations, and community service initiatives under Franchise owner approval that bring families together and deepen their connection with the community. Lead and inspire a dedicated team of educators, second-tier leaders, and pedagogistas, promoting a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect. Provide mentoring and coaching to empower staff and encourage leadership at all levels. Support the recruitment, hiring, and retention of top-tier early childhood professionals. Develop and implement professional development aligned with early childhood best practices and Franchisor’s values. Educational Excellence Ensure high-quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum and practices guided by child development research and the unique needs of each child. Champion an educational vision that reflects Franchise owner values, building character and academic foundations through Performing Arts and bilingual practices in a warm, inclusive, and age-appropriate environment. Support pedagogistas in their role as reflective partners in teaching and learning. Oversee ongoing assessment and documentation practices to support children’s growth and learning. Operations & Accreditation Maintain NAEYC accreditation and ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety standards. Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling, staffing, and enrollment processes. Oversee the preschool’s budget, ensuring financial health and responsible resource allocation. Implement systems and procedures that support consistency, quality, and organizational excellence. Family Engagement & Communication Build strong relationships with families through active listening, timely communication, and a commitment to partnership. Serve as a resource to families on early childhood development and parenting. Offer parent education opportunities and support families in navigating developmental milestones. Agency & Community Involvement Be an active, visible member of the team, collaborating with departments across the agency to support shared goals and initiatives. Participate in and support programs, events, and community celebrations. Serve as the representative of the preschool. Collaborate and elaborate creative innovative projects with and under Franchise owner approval. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Child Development, or a related field preferred. Minimum 5 years of experience in early childhood education with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in sales is highly preferred. Demonstrated success in enrollments, team leadership, staff supervision, problems solved in conflicts and community engagement. Experience maintaining NAEYC accreditation and managing early childhood operations. Deep understanding of child development and early learning best practices. Strong commitment to the Franchisor’s values and the ability to bring them to life in a developmentally appropriate and inclusive way. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. CPR/First Aid and Director Licensing Certification current (or eligibility to obtain). Coppell, TX
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