Director

Socket.dev; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Education assistance

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Childcare discounts

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

Learning Care Group in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Director to lead school operations and advocate for the education and development of children and families. You will work with staff to create a learning environment, keep parents informed, and ensure the school runs in compliance with company and state standards.

The role focuses on staffing, coaching teachers, maintaining safety and quality, promoting the company’s image, recruiting and retaining staff, and supporting profitability while

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Early childhood education context

State licensing knowledge

Education

High School diploma

CDA/Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

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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