Director of School Operations & Growth

Child Development Schools, Inc.•Dallas, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a business-minded, results-driven leader to own the overall performance of one of our early childhood education schools. While this is an education environment, you do not need to come from early childhood education to be successful. If you know how to run an operation, lead and develop people, drive growth, create exceptional customer experiences, and build a high-performing culture, we want to hear from you. As School Director, you are the general manager and community leader of your school — with ownership of your people, operations, P&L, enrollment growth, customer experience, quality, and overall business results.

Requirements

Lead and develop people
Own business and financial results
Understand P&L, KPIs, labor, and operational metrics
Drive growth and customer loyalty
Make data-informed decisions
Solve problems and improve performance
Build a high-performing, accountable culture
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Leadership experience in operations, general management, customer experience, business management, or a related field.
Experience leading teams with accountability for business and operational results.
Must meet applicable state licensing and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

Early childhood experience is valued, but not required for candidates with strong transferable leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Own P&L, revenue, enrollment, labor, expenses, and key performance indicators.
Use business and operational data to identify opportunities and drive measurable improvement.
Lead enrollment, occupancy, retention, and local growth strategies.
Partner with Marketing and community organizations to increase awareness and demand.
Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team.
Establish clear expectations, priorities, and accountability.
Build an engaged culture and develop future leaders.
Lead teams effectively through change.
Create an exceptional experience that builds trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships with families.
Serve as a visible leader and build strong relationships throughout the local community.
Use customer feedback to continuously improve the experience.
Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant school operations.
Maintain accountability for quality, facilities, safety, risk mitigation, and operational readiness.
Partner with education leaders to ensure strong program execution.
Continuously identify opportunities to improve performance and results.