Sr Lead Director

Child Development Schools, Inc.•Dallas, GA

About The Position

The Sr Lead Director provides overall leadership and management for two preschool locations, with one serving as the primary home center. The role oversees day-to-day operations, financial management, curriculum delivery, employee and student retention and achievement, parent and community relations, and strategic planning across both schools. The position carries out highly responsible, confidential, and complex administrative work, including budgeting, marketing, bookkeeping and recordkeeping, curriculum oversight, employee relations, and leadership development. The Sr Lead Director supports consistency and operational excellence across both locations while maintaining a regular presence at each site. The role also requires flexibility to help with cooking, cleaning, bus driving, and classroom coverage when needed, as well as travel between assigned locations.

Requirements

Ability to foster trust and respect with children, parents, and staff.
Patience and understanding of young children.
Ability to communicate, train, and educate employees and families.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Proficient time management and multitasking skills.
Flexibility in work and schedule.
Strong management and leadership skills.
Experience managing budgets and understanding profit and loss statements.
Working knowledge of state licensing and regulatory requirements.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to solve complex issues and conflicts.
Compassion and respect toward all stakeholders and ability to work with diverse cultures.
Ability to make sound decisions and assume responsibility for school operations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Workspace.
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop leaders.
Ability to travel between assigned locations.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

Recruit, select, train, and orient staff in accordance with company and state guidelines.
Supervise and evaluate school personnel; schedule staff and arrange substitutes to meet state ratios.
Promote a positive working environment through praise, recognition, and morale-building activities.
Maintain professional relationships with staff and parents and partner with families and stakeholders to support a positive culture and customer experience.
Conduct tours for prospective families according to company protocols.
Implement and monitor marketing strategies for both schools; foster community relationships and partnerships to support visibility and enrollment growth.
Maintain physical environments that meet licensing standards and evaluate adherence to safety policies, including building security, equipment maintenance, staff supervision, and school readiness.
Ensure curriculum implementation, activities, special events, and field trips support children's learning and development; continually evaluate program quality and consistent use of best practices across both locations.
Perform or oversee administrative tasks such as billing, payment collection and posting, bank deposits, payroll, school records, USDA reports, and inquiry systems.
Monitor inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials; order food according to the menu, USDA requirements, and budget guidelines.
Meet and maintain state licensing qualifications and requirements and comply with company policies and procedures.
Adapt to school needs by cooking, cleaning, driving the bus, or working in a classroom when required.
Provide operational leadership for two schools, maintaining consistency in quality, compliance, and customer experience, and maintain a regular presence at both locations.
Complete weekly, monthly, and quarterly operational reviews covering company standards, licensing, safety, and sanitation.
Review revenue and expense reports for accuracy, monitor financial performance, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Monitor accounts receivable and support timely collection of outstanding balances.
Coach, provide feedback to, and support leadership teams and staff; complete documented performance evaluations and support professional development planning.
Mentor and train staff to identify and develop future leaders and support succession planning.
Recommend process improvements and policy enhancements that support organizational goals.
Travel between assigned locations as needed to provide leadership and operational support.