Executive Director- Early Childhood Education

Job description:

• →Provide leadership to Center Directors and site teams, ensuring strong collaboration and effective support across all departments.
• →Oversee the planning, organization, and execution of daily operations and academic programs across multiple locations, creating efficient processes that enable consistency and scale.
• →Lead annual budget planning, monthly and quarterly reviews, and regular forecasting for all centers in partnership with senior leadership.
• →Drive a strong focus on consistency, quality, and educational excellence to maximize enrollment, family retention, and referrals.
• →Create and manage KPIs that measure performance and drive accountability across the organization.
• →Build and maintain strong relationships with families and the community, ensuring decisions prioritize the well‑being of children and long‑term stability of the business.
• →Manage a multi‑center business portfolio, identifying growth opportunities and steering decisions that increase revenue, customer acquisition, and retention.
• →Hire, coach, develop, and retain a diverse, high‑performing team.
• →Anticipate and plan for staffing, marketing, financial, and operational needs.
• →Oversee processes, vendors, expenses, and operational infrastructure across all sites.

• Self‑starter with minimal need for supervision; 5–7+ years of successful multi‑location leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field (Master's degree preferred but not required).
• Proven experience managing budgets and P&Ls.
• Experience leading an organization of 50+ employees and serving thousands of customers.
• Strong ability to build, develop, and retain high‑performing teams.
• Solid business acumen with the ability to identify sales opportunities and drive financial results.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to engage professionally and warmly with students, staff, families, and community partners.
• Leadership experience in a customer‑focused, talent‑driven environment.