Assistant Center Director

Hirebridge; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Learn And Play Schools in Danville, CA is seeking an Operations Coordinator to support Center Directors and coordinate center services for a vibrant preschool program. This full-time role emphasizes classroom supervision, professional development, and ensuring smooth daily operations in a licensed childcare setting.

You will supervise staff, coordinate events, handle parent inquiries, and assist in meeting enrollment targets while maintaining licensing standards and best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience caring for preschoolers in a licensed childcare center or similar setting.
• Education requirements include high school diploma with 15 ECE units or an associate/bachelor’s in ECE or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Must adhere to Community Care Licensing Title 22 for Child Care Centers.

Responsibilities

• Acts in place of the Center Director when he/she is not on the premises.
• Maintains current knowledge of early childhood best practices and quality programming through State licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Provides professional development by teaching teams and through attendance and participation at semi-annual conferences.
• Supervises and assists classroom staff as needed. Fills in as needed.
• Works with the Center Director to coordinate special and community events, including open houses.
• Addresses all parent complaints, concerns, and inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Assists the Center Director in achieving the monthly average enrollment target of 90% (specific objectives based on external factors).
• Conducts tours for prospective families, parents, and staff.

Skills

Preschool care

Education prerequisites

ECE degree

Masters preferred

Licensing compliance

Education

High School Diploma with 15 ECE units

Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

Location: Danville Campus

Pay Range: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time

At Learn And Play Schools, we are bringing heart back into education. We are building a connected community of thriving, high-performing schools where people are at the center of our organization. Learn And Play aims to be one of the best schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

Purpose:

Assists Center Directors in coordinating center services and related activities such as center management and classroom supervision. Provides support to perform various functions to ensure successful center operation.

What will you be doing?

• Acts in place of the Center Director when he/she is not on the premises.
• Maintains current knowledge of early childhood best practices and quality programming through State licensing requirements and guidelines.
• Provides professional development by teaching teams and through attendance and participation at semi-annual conferences.
• Supervises and assists classroom staff as needed. Fills in as needed.
• Works with the Center Director to coordinate special and community events, including open houses.
• Addresses all parent complaints, concerns, and inquiries in a timely, professional manner.
• Assists the Center Director in achieving the monthly average enrollment target of 90% (specific objectives based on external factors).
• Conducts tours for prospective families, parents, and staff.

Top Reasons to join Learn And Play School:

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 Years of experience caring for preschoolers and managing an educational program in a licensed childcare center or similar settings; OR
• High school graduation or GED and 15 semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or specific early childhood education classes. 15 semesters include 3 in staff and administration, 12 units in child growth and development, and 4 in teaching; OR
• Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Child, Family and Community, Preschool Curriculum, or related field; and
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Must adhere to the guidelines under Community Care Licensing Title 22 for Child Care Centers.