Center Operations Lead - Early Childhood Education

Easter Seals Southern California, Inc.; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southern California, Inc. is seeking an experienced administrator to support the daily operations of its early childhood education center. You will help maintain a safe, nurturing environment, support staff, implement curriculum, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, a Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit, and administrative/infant-toddler coursework. You’ll supervise staff, monitor ratios, and assist in audits and approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit must be held.
• Minimum of 6 Administrative units and 2 Adult Supervision units.
• Completion of at least three (3) semester units in Infant/Toddler Development.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes the facility; ensures safety and security of the environment.
• Reports issues to Center Director within minutes of occurrence.
• Monitors staff/child ratios to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Performs rest and meal breaks and functions as Early Childhood Educator to meet ratio requirements.
• Maintains weekly classroom documentation (records, ratios, health checks, safety checks).
• Prepares inventory and order lists for supplies with Center Director.

Skills

MS Office applications

Effective communication

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit

Administrative units (6)

Adult Supervision units (2)

Infant/Toddler Development coursework

Tools

MS Office

TEAMS

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Easterseals Southern California, Inc. is seeking an experienced administrator to support the daily operations of its early childhood education center. You will help maintain a safe, nurturing environment, support staff, implement curriculum, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Required are a Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, a Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit, and administrative/infant-toddler coursework. You’ll supervise staff, monitor ratios, and assist in audits and approvals.