Area Director, Early Childhood Education

Overview

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Our client is looking for an experienced and motivated Area Director who is responsible for overseeing the daily business performance of up to 8 early childhood education schools across the
Central Texas area
. Focused on operational execution, staffing, compliance, and enrollment growth, the Area Director ensures that each school delivers consistent, high-quality service while meeting financial, regulatory, and performance goals. The Area Director directly supports school Directors, visiting campuses regularly and driving accountability across all aspects of operations.

• This is a Direct Hire position with the school
• Monday – Friday; year-round employment

• Base Salary: $85,000 – $100,000/yr (commensurate with education, credentials, and multi-site experience)
• Bonus opportunities
• Child Enrollment Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Assistance

• Develop and implement strategic business and enrollment plans, monitoring performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct regular site visits and operational checklists to ensure consistent standards across all schools.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing and TRS (Texas Rising Star) standards.
• Oversee CRM and Pro Care systems to ensure accurate lead tracking, enrollment management, and operational compliance.
• Onboard, coach, and evaluate Executive Directors and school administrators.
• Monitor key operational metrics including enrollment, staffing, budgets, and Quality Assurance (QA) performance.
• Collaborate with Finance on weekly reporting, forecasting, and P&L management to ensure financial goals are met.
• Support event planning, marketing initiatives, and community outreach to drive enrollment and family engagement.
• Partner with enrollment teams to develop local marketing strategies, community partnerships, and ISD relationships.
• Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are implemented and followed across all school locations.
• Oversee school budgets, approve operational expenses, and recommend financial adjustments when needed.
• Work with HR to recruit, hire, and support school leadership staff.
• Promote professional development and training for school administrators.

• REQUIRED
  
  Education:
  
  Bachelors Degree or higher
• Location: Must reside in the Central Texas area and be available to work onsite across the territory daily
• Multi-Site
  
  Experience:
  
  3+ years of experience as a Director, Head of School, Area Manager, or Regional Director title
• Business Acumen: Comfort using data and KPIs to drive decisions and hold teams accountable
• Compliance Knowledge: Experience overseeing audits or managing regulated, compliance-driven environments.
• Background Check: Must successfully pass a background check.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.