School Director

Base pay range

$/yr – $/yr

The School Director will provide day‑to‑day operational and instructional leadership for early learning centers serving children from birth to five years of age. This role oversees the delivery of comprehensive, high‑quality early childhood programming while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. As the organization continues to scale, the School Director will play a key leadership role in guiding program growth and supporting an upcoming transition into a new, purpose‑built facility.

• Competitive salary range of $152,000–$165,000
  , commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options
• Stable, school‑aligned daytime schedule supporting work‑life balance
• Opportunity to lead a growing program and help launch a new early learning campus
• Inclusive, mission‑focused culture committed to equity, community impact, and professional growth

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for multiple early learning program sites, supporting a large multidisciplinary staff
• Ensure high‑quality implementation of early childhood programming, including education, family engagement, health, nutrition, mental health, and social services
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal performance standards and state and local regulations
• Supervise and support site‑level leadership and program staff, fostering accountability and collaboration
• Lead program planning, monitoring, and continuous quality improvement initiatives
• Support organizational growth efforts, including preparation for a future facility transition

• Proven leadership experience within early childhood education programs utilizing the Head Start model
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop large, diverse teams in complex environments
• Experience overseeing multifaceted programs with multiple funding streams and regulatory oversight
• Strong operational, organizational, and problem‑solving skills in evolving or growth‑stage settings
• Commitment to equity‑centered practices and delivering high‑quality services to children and families

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Education

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal‑opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class.