Infant and Preschool Director

Action Day Schools • San Jose, CA

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About The Position

Action Day Schools is seeking an Infant and Preschool Director to lead all aspects of school operations. The role begins with structured, extensive hands-on training at an infant center and/or preschool, working closely with an experienced Mentor Director to learn the organization’s operations before moving into a permanent placement at a school location.

The Director will oversee day-to-day leadership with a focus on student enrollment, family experience, and team development. They will help create a warm, engaging environment for children and families and build a high-performing team of educators. The position influences children’s well-being, growth, and development, as well as the sense of community among staff and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 15 core ECE units.
• Three years of early childhood teaching experience.
• Take initiative and demonstrate a take-charge attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to multitask.
• Effective communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Love and passion for working with young children.
• Eagerness to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

• Infant-toddler units.
• Five years of educational leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations to ensure a safe, nurturing, high-quality learning environment for infants and preschoolers.
• Hire, coach, mentor, supervise, and support teachers and staff to build a strong, child-centered team.
• Manage enrollment, parent and family communication, tours, and admissions.
• Ensure compliance with licensing standards, program policies, curricula, and safety protocols.
• Maintain records, scheduling, and program administration.

Benefits

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay, including a paid holiday closure in late December.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k).
• Childcare and private education benefits.
• Hands-on training with a mentor, one-to-one coaching sessions, and Leadership Team check-ins.
• New Hire Welcome Workshop and Teacher In-Service Staff Development Days.
• CPR/First Aid certification course offerings.
• Career growth programs and new-leader training, with opportunities for Senior Director and corporate-level promotions.

What This Job Offers

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