Center Director: Lead & Elevate Early Childhood Team

La Petite Academy; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Childcare discounts

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

Learning Care leads a compassionate team delivering high‑quality early childhood education. This Center Director role focuses on running daily operations while fostering a warm, engaging learning environment for children and families.

As a Director, you will guide staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with families to support growth and development. Join a community that values growth, benefits, and balanced schedules.

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.
• 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum implementation

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Early Childhood Education degree preferred

Job description

Learning Care leads a compassionate team delivering high‑quality early childhood education. This Center Director role focuses on running daily operations while fostering a warm, engaging learning environment for children and families.

As a Director, you will guide staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and partner with families to support growth and development. Join a community that values growth, benefits, and balanced schedules.