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If you have a passion for child development, team leadership, and family partnership—and a desire to build an exceptional program—we want to meet you.\n\nWhy Work at LeafSpring Schools?\nPaid time off and holidays, including your birthday!\nWork-life balance is a priority: no evening or weekend shifts.\nHeavily discounted tuition and free access to the Get Well Place for your own child when ill\nPaid training and continuing education opportunities\nTuition reimbursement for professional development\nMeals provided daily\nPositive, team-driven culture focused on collaboration and learning\nKey Responsibilities\nAs the Director, you will lead a high-performing school by managing operations, enrollment, compliance, and staff development to deliver outstanding results and build lasting relationships with families.\n\nKey Responsibilities Include:\nManage all daily operations of the school and ensure licensing compliance and adherence to state regulations\nSupervise and support curriculum implementation, classroom environments, and teacher-child interactions in line with early learning standards\nRecruit, hire, train, and evaluate teachers, assistant teachers, and support staff\nMaintain staffing ratios and lead employee scheduling\nBuild strong relationships with families and ensure satisfaction through effective parent communication and engagement strategies\nOversee budgeting, tuition tracking, enrollment management, and expense control\nCoordinate health and safety protocols, emergency preparedness, and building maintenance\nManage and support food service, transportation, and Get Well Place operations\nAct as a positive ambassador in the community and collaborate with local agencies and child advocacy organizations\nOrganize and host family engagement events, open houses, and center tours\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Elementary Education, or a related field\nAt least 2–5 years of experience in preschool, daycare, or child care center leadership\nIn-depth knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and state early learning guidelines\nBackground in staff supervision, enrollment growth, budget oversight, and program management\nStrong communication, organizational, and leadership skills\nPassion for building a high-quality, family-focused program that supports the whole child\nMake an Impact. Grow Your Career.\n\nThis is your opportunity to lead a child-centered, family-focused school that’s committed to excellence. As a Director at LeafSpring Schools, you’ll have the tools, support, and flexibility to make a meaningful difference every day.\n\nApply now and join a nationally respected organization where your leadership will help shape the future of early childhood education.\n\nThis franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to LeafSpring School Corporate.\n\nPay: $55,000.00 per year","company":"Leafspring School At Pendleton","rawCompany":"leafspring school at pendleton","city":"Pendleton","state":"IN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-23T11:55:57.436Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9031.00","title":"Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare","slug":"education-and-childcare-administrators-preschool-and-daycare"},{"code":"25-2011.00","title":"Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education","slug":"preschool-teachers-except-special-education"},{"code":"11-9032.00","title":"Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary","slug":"education-administrators-kindergarten-through-secondary"}],"industries":[{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"},{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"611110","title":"Elementary and Secondary Schools","slug":"elementary-and-secondary-schools"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Preschool Director","description":"Lead with Purpose at LeafSpring Schools\nAt LeafSpring Schools, we’re more than just a daycare—we’re a nationally recognized leader in early childhood education, preschool leadership, and child wellness programming. 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