Preschool Principal

Chesterbrook Academy seeks a Preschool Principal to lead our early childhood program and school community. The Principal oversees daily school operations, maintains licensing and safety standards, and upholds an academically rich, play-based curriculum. This role supports, coaches, and evaluates teachers, ensuring high-quality instruction and a nurturing environment for young children. The Principal builds strong relationships with families, manages enrollment, budgets, and staff scheduling, and leads school events. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, child-centered leader committed to inclusion, continuous improvement, and strong home-school partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall preschool operations and daily school management
• Ensure compliance with state licensing, health, and safety regulations
• Oversee and support implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate teachers and staff
• Foster a positive, inclusive, child-centered school culture
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families and the community
• Manage enrollment, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Develop staff schedules and coordinate school programs and events
• Monitor student progress and support early intervention strategies
• Lead continuous improvement and professional development initiatives

Required Skills

• School administration
• Early childhood education practices
• Staff supervision and coaching
• Budgeting and resource management
• Curriculum implementation
• Regulatory compliance and licensing
• Family and community engagement
• Student safety and risk management
• Conflict resolution
• Data-driven decision making