Merryhill School is a multi-location school group with campuses in California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas offering an outstanding private education to preschool, elementary, and middle school age students. Our preschools offer the perfect balance of learning and play, while our elementary and middle schools provide a challenging and robust curriculum, innovative instruction, and a vibrant school community. A career with Merryhill offers opportunities in education, summer camps, before and after school programs, and regional management with the support of our parent company, Spring Education Group.

Preschool Principal - Merryhill School

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company match

• Paid holidays and sick days

• Tuition discounts for your children

• Employee referral bonus

• Professional development and leadership training

• Education reimbursement and partnership programs

About the Role

The Preschool Principal serves as the instructional and operational leader of the campus, responsible for academic quality, staff development, enrollment growth, compliance, financial performance, and community engagement. This role sets the tone for a nurturing, inspiring, and high-performing school culture where children, educators, and families thrive.

The Principal provides a clear vision for learning, ensures a safe and well-managed environment, and leads with both strategic perspective and day-to-day presence. Above all, this role keeps students at the center of every decision while building a cohesive, accountable, and mission-aligned school community.

You Will Also:

School Leadership & Culture

• Establish and communicate a clear vision for the school aligned to MerryhillSchool and Spring Education Group values

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of educators and support staff

• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative school culture rooted in care, accountability, and excellence

• Ensure consistent, high-quality implementation of approved curriculum and instructional practices

Operations, Safety & Compliance

• Oversee daily campus operations to ensure a safe, clean, organized, and welcoming environment

• Maintain compliance with all state licensing, accreditation standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations

• Uphold Spring Education Group policies, procedures, and operational expectations

• Partner with facilities and operations teams to support building maintenance and emergency preparedness

Enrollment, Community & Growth

• Drive enrollment growth and retention through strong family relationships and community engagement

• Support and execute local outreach and grassroots marketing efforts in partnership with regional and corporate teams

• Serve as a visible, responsive leader to families, staff, and community partners

• Build trust through clear communication, follow-through, and consistent presence

Financial & Business Management

• Manage school budgets and oversee profit and loss performance

• Monitor enrollment trends, staffing ratios, and operational metrics

• Use data to inform decisions that balance educational quality with financial sustainability

Educational Excellence & Collaboration

• Contribute to the ongoing development of best practices across the preschool network

• Collaborate with peer Principals and regional leaders to share insights and elevate outcomes

• Model a commitment to continuous improvement and professional growth

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Minimum of two years of experience in education administration, operational leadership, or business management within an early childhood setting

• Meets all state-required licensing and credentialing requirements to lead a preschool or childcare program

• Strong working knowledge of state licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance best practices

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, develop educators, and drive operational excellence

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with families, staff, and the broader community

Why Spring Education Group?

We are more than a school. We are a community dedicated to developing the best schools and educators in America.

As a Preschool Principal at Merryhill School, you will enjoy a rewarding leadership career supported by:

• Support : A collaborative network of school operations and home office partners

• Financial Rewards : Quarterly incentive bonuses up to $2,000, with an annual target of $8,000, tied to clearly defined and achievable performance objectives

• Career Growth : Ongoing professional development, leadership training, and long-term career mapping

• Meaningful Impact : The opportunity to positively shape the lives of children, families, and educators every day

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In general, this position requires an individual to frequently walk, stand, sit, squat, stoop, reach, kneel, rise from the floor, twist, listen, read, write, and speak the English language. In addition, this position often requires an individual to carry, lift, use repetitive or fine hand movements, and occasionally push, pull, or bend. This position is regularly required to hear and use clear vision with or without correction. Spring Education Group, including, but not limited to SEG Inc., and their affiliates (collectively Company ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants for employment and employees are provided equal employment opportunities, including in recruitment, hiring, and assignment, without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion and religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee or student harassment or discrimination.