Preschool Center Director - Palo Alto

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care • Palo Alto, CA

49d • Onsite

About The Position

At Learn And Play Montessori Schools, we are bringing heart back into education. We are building a connected community of thriving, high-performing schools where people are at the center of our organization. Learn And Play Montessori aims to be one of the best Montessori schools in the greater San Francisco Bay Area.

What will you be doing?

As a Director, you will work side-by-side with teachers, children, and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field
• 3+ years of school supervisory experience required
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment
• 5+ years of child care or teaching experience preferred
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized

Nice To Haves

• Montessori experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Managing the overall operation of the center including recruitment and development of staff, management of policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health/hygiene, and state licensing.
• Ensuring that all staff members understand the objectives and expectations within each classroom.
• Managing administrative tasks such as processing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general communications.
• Understanding and enforcing all state regulations within the building.
• Implementing and ensuring completion of training for all staff members.
• Providing effective communication with parents/guardians about their child.

Benefits

• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff are offered paid time off and paid holidays.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director