Director

Learning Care Group; Pleasanton (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

Flexible schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care Group seeks a Director to lead a school, overseeing staff, operations, and program quality to ensure safe, engaging learning for children with clear family communication. This role emphasizes a compliant, positive environment, staff recruitment and development, licensing adherence, and driving school profitability while upholding the company mission.

Enjoy a competitive compensation package starting at $76,000, comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and our Master Teacher

Qualifications

• Must meet state education requirements and center/school regulations.
• Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements.
• 1-2 years supervisory/management experience in education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee school operations and ensure compliance with standards.
• Lead staff—schedules, performance reviews, and coaching.
• Ensure an engaging, safe educational environment for children and families.
• Promote a positive image and profitability for the company.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Communication

Planning

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in ECE

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.

Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our children first and foremost. When you consider a career at Learning Care Group, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about thoroughly preparing their students for all the challenges that lie ahead.

In a Director, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all School operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the School’s staff to create an environment of learning while keeping parents informed of the progress of their child.

Job Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day!
• 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 accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School diploma or equivalent
• CDA, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.
• Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements
• 1-2 years supervisory/management experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: starting at $76,000 based on position, education, and experience
• Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time employees
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certifications
• 401(k) with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Childcare discounts available to all employees
• Monday-Friday work schedule

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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.