REGIONAL DIRECTOR

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Director provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and performance management for multiple early childhood education centers within an assigned region. This role ensures that each campus maintains high standards in educational quality, regulatory compliance, financial performance, and family satisfaction.

The Regional Director works closely with School Directors to support staffing, enrollment growth, program quality, and operational excellence while aligning each center with the organization's mission, policies, and performance goals.

This role reports directly to the CEO and requires up to 50% travel by plane, car, or train.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Operational Oversight

• Provide leadership and guidance to School Directors across multiple campuses.
• Ensure consistent implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and educational standards.
• Conduct regular campus visits to monitor operations, classroom quality, safety, and compliance.
• Support directors in solving operational challenges and improving center performance.

Educational Program Quality

• Ensure curriculum implementation aligns with early childhood education best practices.
• Monitor classroom environments, teacher-child interactions, and program delivery.
• Support professional development initiatives for directors and teaching staff.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in teaching and learning.

Staff Leadership & Development

• Supervise and mentor School Directors within the assigned region.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies for center leadership.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching for directors.
• Ensure staff development plans are implemented across campuses.

Compliance & Licensing

• Ensure all centers maintain compliance with state licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Oversee licensing inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure required documentation, ratios, and classroom standards are consistently maintained.
• Lead and manage all aspects of school licensing processes, including new licenses, change of ownership, quality ratings, and license renewals.

Enrollment & Family Engagement

• Monitor enrollment trends and capacity utilization across centers.
• Work with directors to implement enrollment growth strategies.
• Promote strong family engagement and high levels of parent satisfaction.
• Address escalated parent concerns when necessary.

Financial Performance

• Monitor center budgets, expenses, and revenue targets.
• Review enrollment and staffing levels to ensure financial sustainability.
• Partner with leadership to support cost control and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with Finance on school budget management, implementing efficiencies and cost-control measures where necessary.

Performance Management & Reporting

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for each campus, including:

  • Enrollment levels
  • Staff retention
  • Licensing compliance
  • Family satisfaction
  • Financial performance

• Provide regular reports and updates to leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Education Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

• Minimum of 5–7 years of leadership experience in early childhood education or childcare operations.
• Experience overseeing multiple childcare centers or educational campuses preferred.
• Strong knowledge of childcare licensing regulations and compliance standards.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Strategic leadership and decision-making
• Multi-site operational management
• Staff coaching and leadership development
• Regulatory compliance and risk management
• Financial and enrollment management
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Strong communication and relationship management skills