Role Executive Director at Primrose School of NW Oklahoma City - 6101 NW 139th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73142
Lead Great Schools. Develop Exceptional Leaders. Make a Lasting Impact.
Pathlight Learning is a leading franchisee of Primrose Schools, which is a national network of accredited private preschools. At Pathlight Learning, we believe exceptional schools begin with exceptional leaders.
We're seeking an experienced Executive Director to provide strategic leadership across multiple early childhood Primrose Schools in Oklahoma. This role is more than overseeing operations—it's about inspiring leaders, building thriving school cultures, driving organizational excellence, and helping shape the future of early education.
The ideal candidate is an experienced, servant-hearted leader who is passionate about developing people, solving complex challenges, and creating environments where children, families, and educators flourish.
If you're energized by coaching leaders, improving performance, building strong teams, and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to meet you.
Responsibilities include:
- Lead, coach, and develop school Directors and school leadership teams.
- Foster positive, high-performing cultures centered on accountability, collaboration, and excellence.
- Drive enrollment growth, retention, and outstanding family experiences.
- Oversee financial performance, labor management, and operational effectiveness.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing requirements, company policies, and quality standards.
- Analyze key performance indicators and create action plans that drive measurable results.
- Recruit, mentor, and retain exceptional leaders and educators.
- Conduct regular school visits, leadership coaching sessions, and operational reviews.
- Partner with school leaders to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Support future school acquisitions, openings, and organizational growth initiatives.
- Serve as a visible, approachable leader who models Primrose Schools and Pathlight Learning's values every day.
What You Bring
- Proven experience leading multiple locations or overseeing district, regional, or multi-site operations.
- A passion for developing leaders and helping others reach their potential.
- Strong operational and financial acumen with the ability to interpret business metrics and make strategic decisions.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and coaching skills.
- Confidence making difficult decisions while leading with empathy and integrity.
- Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- The flexibility to travel regularly between schools throughout Oklahoma.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Business, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
- Five or more years of leadership experience in early childhood education, education, hospitality, or another multi-site service organization.
- Experience leading through growth, organizational change, or acquisitions is a plus.
Primrose Schools is committed to creating exceptional educational experiences by investing in exceptional people. We believe leadership is about serving others, building meaningful relationships, and pursuing excellence in everything we do.
You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, mentor outstanding leaders, strengthen school communities, and help shape the future of a growing organization.
If you're looking for more than your next job—if you're looking for an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy—we'd love to hear from you.
Salary Range: negotiable
Shift Schedule: varies, based on school location needs
Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited to embark on an exciting adventure of bringing wonder to little learners, we want to hear from you!
