Center Director

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Preschool Director – Early Childhood Education 

Location: Alpharetta, GA, 30009 
Compensation: $65,000 – $75,000 salary + performance-based bonuses 
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday 

Are you a confident, relationship-driven leader passionate about early childhood education? We are seeking an experienced Director to lead a well-established early learning center in Alpharetta serving Infants through GA Lottery Pre-K students. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building relationships with families and staff, and is ready to take ownership of a successful school with a strong reputation in the community. 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Base salary: $65,000 – $75,000 

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance 

• 401(k) available 

• Paid Holidays + PTO package 

• Childcare tuition discounts 

• Professional development opportunities and ongoing leadership support 

About the Role 

As the Director, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the school, lead and support staff, maintain licensing standards, drive enrollment growth, and create a positive, welcoming environment for children, families, and teachers. 

This role offers a high level of autonomy and decision-making authority within established organizational standards. We are looking for someone who is visible, proactive, organized, and confident in leading both people and operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead daily school operations and ensure a safe, positive learning environment 

• Supervise, coach, and support teaching and administrative staff 

• Build strong relationships with families and maintain high parent satisfaction 

• Maintain compliance with Georgia licensing  

• Support enrollment growth and community outreach initiatives 

• Manage scheduling, staffing, and operational workflows 

• Operate effectively within an established budget 

• Partner with ownership and leadership on school goals and performance 

• Maintain strong school culture and staff engagement 

• Utilize childcare management software and administrative systems effectively 

Qualifications Required 

• 40 hours of Director Credentials and a TCC or CDA  

• or Associate's degree in education, Business, or related field 

• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in childcare, preschool, or early education setting 

• Knowledge of Georgia licensing regulations 

• Experience supervising teams of 10+ staff members 

• Experience managing schools/programs with 75+ enrolled children 

• Enrollment growth and marketing experience 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to lead independently and take ownership of school operations 

Preferred 

• Experience with standards and accreditation 

• Experience with: Google Workspace, Brightwheel, ProCare, etc. 

• Knowledge of GA Lottery Pre-K program 

What We’re Looking For 

The ideal candidate is: 

• Confident and decisive 

• Thrives with both leadership-autonomy and collaborative support 

• Outgoing and relationship-oriented 

• Cooperative and team-focused 

• Organized and operationally strong 

• Comfortable being highly visible within the school 

• Passionate about early childhood education and leadership 

Why Join Us? 

This is an opportunity to lead a respected and established school with strong community roots, supportive ownership, and the freedom to truly make an impact. The previous director was deeply valued by staff and families, and we are looking for someone who can continue building that trust while bringing strong leadership and operational confidence to the role. 

If you are an experienced childcare leader looking for a long-term opportunity with autonomy, support, and growth potential, we encourage you to apply today. 

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

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