Brave Christian Schools
Job Description for
Executive Director of Preschool
EMPLOYMENT CATEGORY: Full-Time, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Executive of Schools
Overview
The Executive Director of Preschool is the senior leader responsible for the long-term vision, strategy, and executive oversight of the Brave Christian Schools Preschool program. This role leads expansion, ensures financial health, maintains full compliance, and develops leaders who run day‑to‑day operations.
Required Personal Qualities
- Committed follower of Christ and active in a local church
- Strong character, integrity, humility, and emotional maturity
- Professional conduct and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work in unity with church and school leadership
Specific Job Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership & Vision
- Lead long-term program vision, growth strategy, and spiritual development goals
- Build multi‑year plans for staffing, facilities, curriculum, and enrollment
- Ensure preschool alignment with the overall mission of Brave Christian Schools
- Sets culture and creates a positive working environment
- Executive Oversight of Operations
- Oversee high‑level operations, compliance systems, and program standards
- Set policies and procedures for preschool leadership to implement
- Lead crisis‑management, safety readiness, and compliance planning
- Staff Leadership & Organizational Development
- Lead and develop Directors, Assistant Directors, and administrative leadership
- Build leadership pipelines and structure
- Oversee high‑level HR decisions and staffing plans
- Financial & Business Management
- Own preschool budget strategy and long‑range financial planning
- Set tuition models, financial aid recommendations, and enrollment targets
- Approve major expenditures, contracts, and vendor partnerships
- Enrollment Strategy & Community Engagement
- Direct high‑level enrollment strategy and outreach
- Build partnerships with early‑education networks and local organizations
- Represent Brave Christian Schools in community settings
- Compliance, Licensing & Quality Assurance
- Ensure full compliance with Title 22 licensing requirements
- Oversee inspections, audits, and safety systems
- Review and approve policies and handbooks
- Executive Communication & Reporting
- Provide reports to the Executive of Schools
- Communicate strategic goals, budget performance, and program quality
Requirements
- Strong executive leadership and communication skills
- Strategic planning and financial management abilities
- Deep knowledge of early childhood education and California Title 22
Education & Experience
- Program Director/Site Supervisor qualified (Title 22)
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
- 5–7 years leadership experience in early education
- DOJ/FBI/Child Abuse Index clearance