Assistant Center Director – Preschool Operations

Learn & Play Montessori; Pleasant Hill (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Child care discount

401(k) company match

Professional development

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Learn And Play Schools is seeking a full-time position at our Pleasant Hill campus to support center operations and supervise classroom staff. You will step in for the Center Director when needed and ensure programs comply with licensing guidelines while maintaining high-quality early childhood practices.

You will also help coordinate family tours, events, and enrollment efforts, while providing professional development and ongoing supervision to teams dedicated to child-centered learning and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of preschool care and managing an educational program in a licensed center.
• HS diploma with 15 ECE units or 2-year degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; masters preferred.
• Must comply with Community Care Licensing Title 22 requirements for childcare centers.

Responsibilities

• Acts in place of the Center Director when not on the premises.
• Maintains current knowledge of early childhood best practices and licensing guidelines.
• Provides professional development by teaching teams and at conferences.
• Supervises classroom staff and fills in as needed.
• Coordinates special and community events with the Center Director.
• Addresses parent complaints, concerns, and inquiries promptly.
• Assists Center Director in achieving monthly enrollment target (around 90%).
• Conducts tours for prospective families, parents, and staff.

Skills

Experience with preschoolers

Center management

Leadership and supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED with ECE units

Associate or Bachelor's in ECE or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Learn And Play Schools is seeking a full-time position at our Pleasant Hill campus to support center operations and supervise classroom staff. You will step in for the Center Director when needed and ensure programs comply with licensing guidelines while maintaining high-quality early childhood practices.

You will also help coordinate family tours, events, and enrollment efforts, while providing professional development and ongoing supervision to teams dedicated to child-centered learning and a