Director – Early Childhood Education

Meaningful Beginnings

  • San Mateo, California
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    Final start dates and onboarding timelines will align with licensing approval, enrollment readiness, and operational needs leading up to opening. You’ll oversee daily operations, support and develop teachers, partner with families, and ensure a safe, high-quality program that meets licensing requirements.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Mateo, California

    Description

    Availability & Opening Timeline: Please note that this position is for a center scheduled to open later in Summer 2026. Final start dates and onboarding timelines will align with licensing approval, enrollment readiness, and operational needs leading up to opening.

    $75,000+/year · $1,000 Sign-on bonus

    San Mateo · Full-time · Monday to Friday

    Lead a thriving early learning center at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early childhood community. You’ll oversee daily operations, support and develop teachers, partner with families, and ensure a safe, high-quality program that meets licensing requirements.

    You’ll:

    • Lead daily center operations and classroom quality
    • Support, coach, and develop teachers and staff
    • Manage staffing, scheduling, and enrollment
    • Ensure Title 22, health, and safety compliance
    • Conduct classroom observations and support strong teaching practices
    • Build positive relationships with children and families
    • Address parent concerns with care and professionalism
    • Oversee documentation, inspections, and required reporting

    You have:

    • 3–5+ years of leadership experience in early childhood education
    • Strong knowledge of Title 22 licensing requirements
    • Experience supervising staff and managing an early childhood program
    • AA or BA in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred
    • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
    • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

    You’ll get:

    • $75,000+/year + up to $1,000 sign-on bonus
    • 50% employer-paid medical and dental premiums
    • Up to 3 paid center closure weeks + 13+ paid holidays
    • Childcare tuition discount
    • Paid professional development and leadership development
    • Opportunities for continued career growth

    Apply in minutes: Send a resume or a short note to careers@meaningfulbeginnings.org.

    Work schedule

    • Monday to Friday

    Supplemental pay

    • Signing bonus

    Benefits

    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Referral program
    • Paid training

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