Center Director

Socket.dev; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Child care discount

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Center Director to lead a childcare center in San Diego, guiding operations, staff, and family engagement to foster growth and safety. You will implement curriculum, ensure regulatory compliance, and build a warm, inspiring environment for children and parents.

Ideal candidates bring 1–2 years of supervisory experience in early childhood; a state-approved educational background is preferred. Competitive compensation and full benefits are provided for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader: Manage school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing improvement plans.
• Be an expert: Ensure licensing standards compliance and foster community partnerships.
• Be an innovator: Promote a nurturing, educational environment that supports children's growth.
• Be a team player: Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff recruitment

Staff development

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education degree (CDA/AA/BA preferred)

Job description

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