Academy Director Confidential

Insight Global • Irvine, CA • 1h ago

Job Description

We are partnering with a growing, high-quality preschool focused on child-centered learning to hire an Academy Director to lead daily operations, staff development, and program excellence. This individual will play a key leadership role in creating a warm, welcoming environment for children, families, and educators, while ensuring the delivery of a consistent, developmentally appropriate curriculum rooted in Montessori principles. This is an opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about early childhood education, values community, and is excited to build a strong culture where both children and educators can thrive.

Responsibilities:

Lead the day-to-day operations of the preschool, including staffing, scheduling, and overall program management

Oversee curriculum implementation to ensure alignment with developmentally appropriate practices and Montessori learning approaches

Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and compliant environment in accordance with state licensing and health and safety regulations

Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate teaching staff; foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture

Partner with families as the primary point of contact, building strong relationships and maintaining clear, consistent communication

Manage administrative functions including budgeting, resource planning, and operational workflows

Maintain accurate records for children, staff, and program compliance

Collaborate with internal support functions (HR, payroll, accounting, IT) and senior leadership

Evaluate program effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to curriculum, operations, and policies

Ensure consistent program quality and alignment across classrooms

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

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

5+ years of experience in early childhood education, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role

Strong understanding of early childhood development and best practices in program administration

Extensive knowledge of state licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and regulatory compliance

Experience managing staff, budgets, and daily operational functions within a preschool or childcare setting

Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with parents, staff, and leadership

Ability to build a positive, inclusive, and professional work environment Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Experience working in Montessori based learning environments

Experience with program development, curriculum design, or educational innovation

Background in grant funding, budgeting strategy, or program expansion

Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

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