Multi-Site Operations Director – Early Childhood Education
The PREP School | Texas
Help Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education
The PREP School is seeking an experienced Multi-Site Operations Director to support and strengthen operations across our growing network of schools. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven leader who thrives on developing people, creating operational excellence, and building scalable systems that help schools succeed.
As a key member of our leadership team, you will partner with School Directors to drive operational consistency, ensure licensing compliance, support enrollment growth, maintain brand standards, and develop leaders who create exceptional experiences for children and families.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being in the field, solving problems, coaching leaders, and making a meaningful impact across multiple schools.
What You'll Do:
Leadership & School Support
- Coach, mentor, and develop School Directors and leadership teams to achieve operational excellence.
- Serve as a trusted partner and resource for school leadership while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.
- Conduct regular school visits to provide coaching, operational support, and leadership development.
- Assist schools in identifying opportunities to improve team performance, communication, and overall effectiveness.
Multi-Site Operations
- Oversee daily operations across multiple school locations to ensure consistency with The PREP School's mission, values, and brand standards.
- Evaluate operational processes and implement improvements that increase efficiency, scalability, and overall school performance.
- Develop and maintain systems, procedures, and best practices that support long-term growth.
- Partner with school leadership to improve operational execution while maintaining exceptional family experiences.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with all state licensing regulations, company policies, and operational standards.
- Conduct operational audits and proactively identify opportunities for improvement before challenges arise.
- Support schools in maintaining safe, organized, and high-quality learning environments.
Enrollment & Growth
- Support enrollment initiatives by assisting schools with tours, community outreach, and family engagement.
- Partner with leadership to improve enrollment performance and retention.
- Assist with new school openings, including operational setup, hiring support, leadership onboarding, and brand implementation.
Brand Leadership
- Serve as a brand ambassador by ensuring every school consistently delivers The PREP School experience.
- Promote a culture centered around excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain strong communication with executive leadership regarding operational performance, opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
Who You Are
We're looking for someone who is:
- A natural leader who enjoys coaching and developing others.
- Highly organized and able to successfully manage multiple priorities across several locations.
- Passionate about creating systems that improve efficiency and consistency.
- Comfortable making decisions, solving problems, and taking ownership.
- Relationship-driven with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable, proactive, and energized by working in a fast-paced, growing organization.
Qualifications:
Required
- Minimum 3 years of multi-site leadership or operations management experience
- Minimum 3 years of child care, preschool, or early childhood education leadership experience
- Experience coaching and developing leaders
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to travel throughout Texas to support school locations
- Proficiency with technology and digital platforms used to support business operations
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Education, Organizational Leadership, or a related field
- Franchise or multi-location operations experience
- Experience supporting licensing compliance and operational excellence
- Experience leading organizational growth or new location openings
Why Join The PREP School?
At The PREP School, we're building something special. Our schools are founded on meaningful relationships, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to providing exceptional early childhood education.
When you join our team, you'll have the opportunity to:
- Make a lasting impact on children, families, and school leaders.
- Help shape the future of a rapidly growing organization.
- Work alongside a collaborative and supportive executive leadership team.
- Build systems and processes that influence multiple schools.
- Grow professionally with opportunities for advancement as our company continues to expand.
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive Salary + Performance Bonus
Benefits include:
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Child Care Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Growth Within a Growing Franchise Network
Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How many childcare locations have you managed simultaneously?
- How many direct reports have you supervised?
Education:
Experience:
- early childhood leadership: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
