District Support Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Deliver leadership support and operational assistance across district schools in alignment with business and staffing requirements.

• Assist schools during transitions in leadership, periods of absence, staffing shortages, enrollment increases, onboarding phases, or other operational demands.

• Collaborate with Executive School Directors and school leadership teams to facilitate daily operations and ensure adherence to The Gardner School standards and expectations.

• Ensure uniformity in operational implementation, family engagement, and leadership methodologies across district schools.

• Provide classroom coverage and coordinate staffing as necessary to uphold safe and efficient school operations.

• Identify operational deficiencies, appropriately escalate concerns, and support the execution of action items and priorities.

• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts EEC licensing requirements, health and safety protocols, and company policies.

• Maintain organized school operations, readiness for licensing, and standards for documentation.

• Assist with enrollment-related tasks, including conducting tours, following up with families, managing leads, and executing school enrollment strategies.

• Support budgeting and financial tasks, such as labor management, supply oversight, cost awareness, and adherence to district or school financial objectives.

• Aid in scheduling, managing ratios, handling opening and closing duties, and organizing daily operations.

• Provide extra leadership assistance during peak periods, school events, enrollment activities, or special projects.

• Facilitate the execution and follow-through of company and district initiatives, operational priorities, and best practices across schools.

• Assist Executive School Directors and Assistant Directors with operational priorities, team support, and school initiatives.

• Cultivate positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues across district schools.

• Aid in the onboarding, coaching, and development of school team members.

• Help foster a positive, collaborative, accountable, and solutions-focused culture.

• Assist with family communication and service recovery efforts as required.

• Exemplify the leadership presence, sound judgment, professionalism, flexibility, and accountability expected of an aspiring school Director.

• Collaborate with Executive School Directors and the District Manager to prepare for future school-level Director roles.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must fulfill Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care criteria to qualify as Director II at the time of hiring.

• A Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, business, or a related discipline is preferred.

• Previous leadership experience in an early childhood education setting is mandatory.

• Proven ability to lead with professionalism, sound judgment, flexibility, and strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational capabilities and the ability to swiftly adapt to evolving operational and school demands.

• Skilled in building strong relationships and collaborating effectively with various school teams.

• Familiarity with Massachusetts EEC licensing standards and early childhood school operations.

• Demonstrated interest in and readiness for continued development toward full school-level leadership.

• Must be able to travel regularly between schools within the district.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• A 401(k) with company match

• Company-paid life insurance

• Professional development opportunities

• Childcare tuition discounts

• Other voluntary benefit offerings