Preschool Director - Cape Coral

Our client's Cape Coral location proudly maintains accreditation through the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA), a nationally recognized organization committed to excellence in early childhood education. We are seeking a mission-driven Preschool Center Director to lead daily operations, elevate program quality, and support a high-performing team.

• Oversee daily operations and ensure full compliance with DCF, NECPA, VPK, and ELC requirements
• Lead hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance evaluations, and staff development
• Ensure curriculum fidelity, instructional excellence, and adherence to VPK assessment cycles
• Manage enrollment growth, family retention, tuition oversight, and budget performance
• Maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate, and engaging learning environment
• Build strong, trusting relationships with families and community partners

• Florida Director's Credential Preferred
• 25+ years of leadership experience in a licensed early childhood program
• Strong understanding of early learning regulations, quality systems, and compliance
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, operational, and team-building skills
• Vacation and sick leave
• Dental insurance with employer contribution; optional vision plan
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Birthday bonus

We look forward to learning more about your experience in early education and connecting you with one of our Employers of Choice dedicated to building high-quality learning environments for children, families, and educators.

DW Bridges and our client partners are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.