Preschool Center Director

AbilityPath•Redwood City, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Learning Links Preschool, of AbilityPath, is hiring for Preschool Director. MAKE GROWTH YOUR MISSION — JOIN THE LEARNING LINKS TEACHING TEAM! Together We Grow Are you an energetic, creative educator who loves sparking curiosity and supporting every child’s journey? At Learning Links, you’ll join a team that values your ideas, celebrates your strengths, and partners with you to help children and families thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor’s required and Master’s preferred in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education
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)
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

Nice To Haves

Master’s preferred in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education

Responsibilities

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
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