Preschool Center Director - Palo Alto

Preschool Center Director - Palo Alto

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:

• 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.

Top Reasons to join Learn And Play Montessori School:

• 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.

Requirements:

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

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.

BrightPath Kids Corp is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, provincial, or local laws.