Preschool Center Director

AbilityPath

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education required, Master's preferred.
  • 24 ECE units with 3 units of Supervision required.
  • Experience in teaching and managing or directing a preschool setting.
  • Knowledge of compliance and quality standards in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations to ensure a safe and compliant learning environment.
  • Support and coach teachers in delivering developmentally appropriate programming.
  • Build strong family relationships through clear communication and engagement.
  • Oversee enrollment, staffing, and scheduling for smooth operations.
  • Monitor program quality and compliance with licensing.
  • Collaborate with leadership to strengthen curriculum and program success.
  • Foster a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork and continuous learning.

Benefits

  • 4 weeks of PTO.
  • 10 paid holidays.
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on hire date.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match.
  • Performance bonuses.
  • Educational reimbursement for professional development.
  • Discount for preschool tuition.
Full Job Description
Learning Links Preschool, of AbilityPath, is hiring for Preschool Director.

Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000 annually

Schedule/Location: Full time (40/hrs a week) at our brand new Redwood City Location

We're hiring Preschool Directors who are excited to:
  • Lead and inspire a team of educators to create engaging, inclusive learning environments for young children
  • Ensure program excellence through strong operational systems, compliance and quality standards
  • Build meaningful partnerships with families, supporting communication, enrollment and community engagement
  • Mentor, evaluate and develop staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture
  • Partner with organizational leaders to guide curriculum implementation, continuous improvement and innovation
  • Balance administrative responsibilities such as budgeting, scheduling, reporting and facility oversight
  • Champion equity, inclusion and reflective practices across the school community


What Makes Learning Links Special:
  • Low teacher-to-child ratios for meaningful connections
  • Research-backed curriculum and hands-on activities
  • Daily communication and teamwork with families
  • A culture of inclusion, innovation, flexibility, and genuine care
  • Opportunities for professional growth and recognition

WHAT WE OFFER - Employee Benefits:

At Learning Links, we support career development, employee wellness, and recognition.
  • 4 weeks of PTO
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Performance bonuses
  • Educational reimbursement for ongoing professional development
  • Preschool tuition discount


What You'll Do:
  • Lead the daily operations of the preschool to ensure a safe, high quality, compliant learning environment
  • Support and coach teachers to deliver developmentally appropriate, inclusive programming that supports children's social-emotional growth and school readiness
  • Build strong relationships with families through clear communication, engagement opportunities and ongoing partnership
  • Oversee enrollment, staffing, scheduling and administrative systems to ensure smooth program operations.
  • Monitor program quality, licensing compliance and continuous improvement efforts
  • Collaborate with leadership and cross functional teams to strengthen curriculum, staffing and overall program success
  • Foster a positive workplace culture rooted in teamwork, reflective practice and continuous learning


EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Below is a list of education and work experience qualifications. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the listed qualifications and you are interested in becoming a Preschool Teacher.
  • Bachelor's required and Master's preferred in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education
  • Required 24 ECE units with 3 units of Supervision, or Bachelor's in Child Development with a Supervisor Permit through CTCC
  • Experience teaching, and managing or directing a preschool (or equivalent experience)

Learning Links is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse staff; we strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and marginalized candidates to apply!

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:
  • Valid California Driver's License/ID
  • Proof of negative TB test results
  • Verification of occupational physical clearance
  • Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance
  • 18 years of age or job permit clearance

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Preschool Teacher responsibilities include the physical support of children:
  • Lift up to 25 lbs. as needed
  • Sit, stand, and bend frequently to engage children

We encourage applicants to share their access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath is committed to making our organization accessible to meet the needs of our team members.

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