Beacon Hill Schools · 1 month ago
Center Director
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expBeacon Hill Schools is seeking a Center Director to lead their childcare center with a focus on early childhood education and operational excellence. The role involves strategic leadership, staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while fostering family engagement and community relationships.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day and long-term leadership for all center operations
Recruit, hire, train, and develop high-performing staff, including Assistant Directors, teachers, and support staff
Set performance expectations, conduct regular performance evaluations, and create professional development plans
Model servant leadership, professionalism, and a child-first mindset to inspire staff
Ensure compliance with DECAL licensing requirements, Quality Rated standards, and Beacon Hill Schools policies
Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation required by regulatory agencies and internal policies
Oversee scheduling to ensure appropriate staffing ratios and efficient use of resources
Monitor center budgets, payroll, tuition billing, and expense controls to maintain financial health
Ensure the consistent and effective implementation of Beacon Hill Schools’ curriculum
Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and instructional quality
Observe classrooms regularly to assess educational quality and provide coaching or corrective feedback
Use data and assessment results to inform instructional improvements
Establish and enforce safety, health, and emergency preparedness protocols
Maintain facilities to provide a clean, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment
Investigate and respond promptly to safety incidents or parent concerns
Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, handling communication with professionalism and empathy
Conduct tours, open houses, and family meetings to promote enrollment and strengthen relationships
Address family concerns with transparency, care, and appropriate resolution
Represent Beacon Hill Schools at community events and foster local partnerships to enhance brand presence
Lead enrollment initiatives to achieve and maintain capacity goals
Partner with leadership to implement long-term strategies for program growth and excellence
Support marketing and community outreach efforts that strengthen the school’s reputation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Business Administration, or related field required
Minimum of 3 years of experience in a licensed childcare facility, preschool, or early education center management
Deep knowledge of state licensing regulations, DECAL standards, and early childhood best practices
Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, financial management, and enrollment growth
Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to inspire, coach, and retain staff while building a positive team culture
Preferred
Master's degree
Company
Beacon Hill Schools
Beacon Hill Schools provides high-quality early childhood education in a nurturing, play-based environment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase