Kids & Company Preschool Director (On-site)

Lakeshore Learning Materials, LLC•Carson, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kids & Company Child Development Center is seeking a Preschool Director to oversee the daily operations and administration of their infant, toddler, and preschool programs. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children, managing teachers, and maintaining compliance with state licensing regulations. The director will lead and be part of a team dedicated to providing a full-day program that goes beyond the ordinary, utilizing a Nature Explore® classroom and integrating Lakeshore's educational materials into the curriculum. This is an opportunity to shape the future of early childhood education by crafting strategies, guiding a team, and inspiring innovation daily.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field (master’s preferred).
Minimum of 10 years of experience in early childhood education, with at least four years in a leadership role.
Current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certified with anaphylaxis and asthma training preferred.
Knowledgeable in all aspects of child development, creative classroom environments and best practices, with a good understanding of the California Preschool Learning Foundations & California Infant/Toddler Curriculum Framework.
Offer tailored teaching strategies to support diverse learning styles and accommodate children with disabilities.
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
Open form of communication that’s adaptable to children, parents and staff, building positive and trusting relationships.
Nurturing, compassionate and enthusiastic demeanor.
Flexibility to provide care for children at all levels as needed.
Able to promote parent engagement and center events to build a strong center community.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field.
Current Pediatric First Aid & CPR certified with anaphylaxis and asthma training.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote physical, emotional, social and cognitive development.
Be the primary decision maker in all things related to Kids & Company.
Recruit, train, manage and support teachers.
Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development opportunities.
Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication, meetings and events.
Address any concerns or questions promptly and professionally.
Ensure the program meets all licensing requirements and adheres to health and safety regulations.
Maintain accurate records and documentation.
Oversee the program’s budget, including managing expenses and resources efficiently.
Represent the school in the community and build partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders.

Benefits

Local market wages for employees residing within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Bonus eligible.
Paid leave for new parents.
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA.
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution.
Flexible benefits.
On-site preschool for employees’ children.
On-site employee gym.
Generous employee discount.
Casual dress.