Preschool Center Director

Learning Care; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time-off

Child care discount

Education assistance

Job summary

Learning Care in San Diego, CA, seeks a Center Director who inspires children to become lifelong learners while efficiently running all school operations. You will lead staff, coach educators, ensure licensing compliance, build partnerships with the community, and keep families informed and engaged.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, health insurance, paid time-off, a 401K plan with company match, child care discounts, and education assistance to support ongoing professional growth.

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

• Lead school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating performance, and developing improvement plans.
• Ensure the center operates in line with company and state licensing standards.
• Promote a positive community partnership and engage with families.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Curriculum coaching

Community partnership

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA / associate / bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (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.