About this opportunity
Merryhill School lists this Preschool Principal opportunity in elk grove, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Merryhill School is a community of private schools dedicated to helping students become confident, resilient, and independent learners. Our educational journey begins with an academically focused preschool experience grounded in early literacy, phonics, and mathematics, then progresses through a challenging, well-rounded elementary and middle school curriculum.
Through the Merryhill Method, students embrace meaningful challenges while developing the academic and interpersonal skills needed to thrive. Educators serve as trusted mentors who create engaging learning environments, provide personalized guidance, and help students discover what they are capable of achieving. With schools across California, Colorado, Nevada, and Texas, Merryhill is supported by Spring Education Group and offers employees opportunities for professional development, collaboration, and continued career growth.
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, vacation, and sick time
Tuition discounts for eligible children
Employee referral bonus
Professional development and leadership training
Education reimbursement and partnership programs
About the Role
The Preschool Principal leads the school administration team and is responsible for the delivery of instructional programs and the overall operation of the campus. This includes staff leadership, enrollment growth, family engagement, financial performance, marketing execution, compliance, and facility oversight.
The Principal establishes a clear vision for learning, ensures a safe and well-managed environment, and partners closely with families and staff to deliver a high-quality preschool experience aligned with Merryhill School and Spring Education Group standards.
Key Responsibilities
School Leadership and Culture
Establish and communicate a clear vision for the school
Recruit, lead, and develop educators and support staff
Ensure consistent implementation of approved curriculum and instructional practices
Model and reinforce a culture of care, accountability, and professionalism
Operations, Safety, and Compliance
Oversee daily campus operations to maintain a safe, clean, and organized learning environment
Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and applicable laws
Ensure adherence to Spring Education Group policies and procedures
Oversee facility operations and emergency preparedness
Enrollment, Marketing, and Community Engagement
Drive enrollment and retention through strong family relationships and service excellence
Execute local, grassroots marketing strategies in partnership with regional teams
Serve as a visible, responsive leader within the school community
Financial and Business Management
Manage campus budgets and profit and loss performance
Monitor enrollment trends, staffing ratios, and operational metrics
Use data to inform staffing and operational decisions
What We’re Looking For
Twelve (12) semester units in Early Childhood Education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of three years of experience in education administration or business administration
At least one year of classroom teaching experience
Meets all state licensing and credentialing requirements, including required Director certifications
Working knowledge of licensing, accreditation, and compliance standards
Sales, enrollment, or marketing experience preferred
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Why Join Spring Education Group?
At Spring Education Group, we believe strong leadership builds strong schools. As a Preschool Principal at Merryhill School, you’ll benefit from:
Support: A collaborative network of campus, regional, and home-office partners
Financial Rewards: Quarterly incentive bonuses up to $2,000, with an annual target of $8,000 tied to clear performance goals
Career Growth: Leadership development, training, and long-term career pathways
Meaningful Impact: The opportunity to shape school culture and positively impact 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.
Worksite address
elk grove, CA, 95758, US
Who can apply
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