Director

Center Director Opportunity at Primrose School of Chesapeake at Greenbrier
Are you eager to make a difference in the lives of young children and their teachers? Do you have a natural passion for building strong relationships with families, teachers, and the community? Primrose School of Chesapeake at Greenbrier wants YOU to join our team as a Center Director.

As a School Director, you'll be dedicated to the success of our next generation, committed to creating a safe, healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members can thrive. Welcome to...The Beginning of Something Big!

At Primrose School of Chesapeake at Greenbrier, you'll find:

Exclusive and time-tested Balanced Learning curriculum

Competitive pay and benefits

A joyful and welcoming work environment

Fellow leaders who nurture and support the school

Engaged, caring franchise owners

Warm and caring culture that promotes a work-life balance

Nurture a child's first five years by:

Creating a culture of support within the school for staff, families and children

Cultivating an environment committed to health and safety

Learning all essential functions for each position in the school so you can support and inspire

Managing operation of the school

Ensuring maximum enrollment and effective cost control

Responsibilities:

Lead the daily operations of the school

Recruit, hire, develop, and retain outstanding teachers and staff

Ensure excellence in the implementation of the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum

Build strong relationships with families and create an exceptional family experience

Drive enrollment growth and community engagement

Maintain compliance with all Primrose standards and Virginia licensing regulations

Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing school culture

Partner closely with ownership to support the successful opening and growth of the school

Required Qualifications:

Must meet Virginia Child Day Center Program Director qualifications

Minimum age of 21 years

Minimum three years of leadership experience in a licensed early childhood education setting

Virginia child care licensing experience required

Demonstrated knowledge of Virginia Child Day Center licensing regulations, compliance requirements, staff-to-child ratios, record keeping, inspections, and health and safety standards

Experience successfully maintaining compliance with state licensing requirements and preparing for licensing visits and audits

Strong understanding of staffing, scheduling, enrollment management, and school operations

Proven ability to recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing teams

Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills

Ability to build positive partnerships with families, staff, community partners, and regulatory agencies

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field

Previous experience as a School Director or Assistant Director in a licensed child care center

Experience opening a new school or supporting a new school launch

Experience with Procare or similar child care management software

Primrose experience preferred but not required

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