Preschool Director

Spring Education Group is a multi-brand education network of superior private school institutions spanning infant care through high school. The network (currently composed of approximately 220 schools) brings together some of the best private school programs in the country, with proven track records educating children through unique and carefully crafted curricula.

At Kids World Preschool, we expertly combine learning and play in a fun, safe, and nurturing child care environment. Since 1976, weve been proud members of the Temecula community. Were more than a daycare! Our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum prepares children for elementary school and beyond by developing important academic, social, and emotional skills.

What We Offer

We provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees:

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• 401(k) with company match
• Student tuition remission
• Continued education savings through our university partners
• Paid holidays and sick days

About the Role

The Preschool Director at Kids World will lead the preschool program, ensuring the delivery of high-quality instruction and day-to-day operations. This role is responsible for staff supervision, curriculum implementation, family engagement, licensing compliance, and financial performance. The ideal candidate is a visionary, hands-on leader committed to early childhood excellence.

Responsibilities Include:

Educational Leadership:

• Maintain high-quality early childhood educational programs aligned with our standards
  Lead the implementation of Links to Learning approved curriculum
• Use data to guide instructional decisions and continuous improvement
• Ensure lesson plans are developmentally appropriate and reviewed timely
  Foster professional development opportunities for all teaching staff

Operational & Staff Management:

• Supervise and evaluate all preschool staff
  Recruit and retain highly qualified team members
• Ensure compliance with state licensing and safety requirements
• Promote a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all children
• Delegate responsibilities effectively and support staff career growth

Parent & Community Engagement:

• Develop strong, transparent relationships with parents and families
• Implement marketing strategies to support enrollment goals
• Support school-wide communication and maintain an up-to-date school website
• Act as the preschools ambassador within the broader community
• To be familiar with parent communication technology

Financial & Facility Oversight:

• Achieve enrollment and budget targets
• Manage all preschool budgets, financial records, and reports
• Maintain high standards of facility operations and vendor relations

Program Development:

• Oversee before/after school care, camps, and enrichment programs
• Drive innovation in programming and family experiences
• Support accreditation and quality improvement initiatives

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in educational administration, early childhood education, or related field (required)
• Director-qualified per California licensing requirements (required)
• At least 3 years of preschool administration experience
• 3+ years of preschool teaching experience (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Knowledge of early childhood pedagogy and developmental benchmarks
• Tech-savvy with proficiency in Microsoft Office and communication tools
  
• CPR and First Aid Certified

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively Company) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.