Program Lead, Early Care Center & Team Coach

Catalyst Family Inc.; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

Discounted childcare

Calm app access

Tickets at Work discounts

Professional growth advisory

Job summary

Catalyst Family Inc. is seeking a Program Lead for a licensed childcare center in Redwood City, CA. You will coach staff, guide curriculum implementation, and ensure safe, high-quality staff–child interactions across the center.

Collaborating with Center leadership, you’ll support enrollment, purchasing, community relations, and compliance with licensing standards while fostering diversity and engaging families and local partners. This is a full-time position with a 7am–6pm shift.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: HS degree or GED and 15 ECE units (admin or staff relations and core units) OR AA with 24 ECE/CD units (admin and adult supervision) OR BA with 12 ECE/CD units (admin and adult supervision)
• Site Supervisor Permit or above preferred or to be acquired upon hire
• Continuing education to meet professional growth standards required

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Catalyst Family Inc. vision, mission and curriculum to staff, parents and stakeholders
• Ensure documentation, observations, lesson plans and assessments align with mission
• Lead and coach staff to implement high-quality programming
• Maintain safe, clean, and compliant learning environments
• Participate in QRIS for Infant/Toddler programs
• Support enrollment, attendance, purchasing, and community relationships
• Provide on-site mentoring and model effective classroom practice
• Orient new staff and develop professional growth plans
• Ensure staff performance and accountability to high standards

Skills

Coaching staff

Mentoring

Observations & feedback

Team leadership

Staff development

Communication

Education

HS Degree or GED

AA degree in ECE/CD

BA in ECE/CD

Site Supervisor Permit (preferred)

Continuing education to meet growth standards

Job description

Catalyst Family Inc. is seeking a Program Lead for a licensed childcare center in Redwood City, CA. You will coach staff, guide curriculum implementation, and ensure safe, high-quality staff–child interactions across the center.

Collaborating with Center leadership, you’ll support enrollment, purchasing, community relations, and compliance with licensing standards while fostering diversity and engaging families and local partners. This is a full-time position with a 7am–6pm shift.