Primrose School Director

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, and retain high-performing teachers and leadership staff.
• Foster a positive, professional, and supportive school culture.
• Conduct regular staff evaluations, coaching conversations, and professional development.
• Lead by example and maintain high standards for professionalism and accountability.

• Oversee daily school operations to ensure a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
• Maintain compliance with Virginia licensing regulations and Primrose standards.
• Ensure classrooms operate effectively with proper staffing ratios and curriculum implementation.
• Manage facility operations, safety procedures, and emergency preparedness.

• Build strong relationships with current and prospective families.
• Conduct school tours and support enrollment growth initiatives.
• Maintain high levels of parent satisfaction and communication.
• Partner with the leadership team to execute marketing and community outreach efforts.

• Support implementation of the Primrose Balanced Learning® curriculum.
• Ensure classroom quality, child development standards, and school readiness goals are met.
• Monitor classroom environments and provide instructional leadership to teaching staff.
• Promote a culture focused on child safety, emotional development, and academic excellence.

• Manage budgets, payroll, staffing plans, and operational expenses.
• Monitor enrollment trends and support school profitability goals.
• Maintain accurate records, licensing documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with ownership on strategic planning and school growth initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool setting.
• Strong knowledge of Virginia childcare licensing regulations.
• Proven success in staff leadership, enrollment management, and operational oversight.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Passion for early childhood education and building strong relationships with families and staff.

• Experience with curriculum leadership and coaching teachers.
• Strong customer service and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial and operational management experience.
• Positive, energetic, and solutions-oriented leadership style.

• Competitive salary.
• Performance bonuses.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Childcare tuition discount.
• Supportive leadership environment with growth opportunities.

• Full-time.
• Monday-Friday.
• *Some weekends depending on School Events (Spring fling, Open houses, etc).

Chick-fil-A at Chippenham Hospital is located inside of CJW Medical Center at 7101 Jahnke Road. This is a unique location where "life happens" and you have the ability to serve and impact many people through foodservice. Are you looking for work that positively influences those around you? Do you want to work for a company that is a part of customers’ lives and the communities it serves? Do you love working in a fast-paced team environment? Come and join our Chick-fil-A team!Our restaurant is comprised of our Front Counter Team, Back of House Team, and Leadership Team! We take pride in investing our time and knowledge into every team member to prosper their growth not only at Chick-fil-A but lessons learned they can apply in their future careers!