Center Director

Learning Care; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Child care discount

Tuition reimbursement

Certification support

Job summary

Learning Care seeks a Center Director to guide daily operations, nurture growth, and engage families. You will lead staff, ensure licensing compliance, and promote a warm, educational environment that supports children’s development.

The role emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and program excellence, with a strong focus on quality childcare and family communication. Competitive benefits and a path to advanced credentials are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA/associate/bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center requirements.
• 1–2 years of supervisory/management experience; ECE experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage school staff by planning work schedules and evaluating performance.
• Ensure operations comply with company and state licensing standards.
• Inspire children through an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Recruit, select, and retain qualified staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Coaching

Communication

Curriculum implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Leading a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

In a Center Director, we look for committed individuals who want to have a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and works with the staff to create a warm, inspiring environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged.

As a Director, you will:

• Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
• Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Compensation of $70,000-$80,000/salary based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time-off, and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
• Child Care discount.
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees

We know our best asset is our people! So we’ve made a commitment to ensure you feel valued, with a robust, comprehensive offering that is competitive and exceeds your expectations. That means market-relevant compensation, a targeted range of health and wellness benefits (including life insurance, dental, vision, as well as medical for full-time positions), and retirement planning, with a 401k match. We recognize your potential, encourage your talent, and support your growth with ongoing training and development. We also offer tuition reimbursement, assistance with ECE Credits (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree), and our exclusive Master Teacher program to enhance your skills—and increase your pay. Don’t wait. Start strong today.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.