Program Manager – Early Childhood Education

Meaningful Beginnings

  • San Mateo, California
  • 13 days ago

    Highlights

    Support the day-to-day success of an early learning center at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early childhood community. Final start dates and onboarding timelines will align with licensing approval, enrollment readiness, and operational needs leading up to opening.

    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.

    $70,000+/year · $1,000 Sign-on bonus

    San Mateo · Full-time · Monday to Friday


    Support the day-to-day success of an early learning center at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early childhood community. You’ll work closely with the Director to support teachers, maintain classroom quality, engage families, and keep daily operations running smoothly.


    You’ll:

    • Support daily staffing, classroom coverage, and program flow
    • Coach and support teachers in the classroom
    • Conduct classroom walkthroughs and support teaching quality
    • Help implement curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
    • Support families and build positive school-family relationships
    • Ensure classrooms are safe, organized, and well prepared
    • Support Title 22 compliance, documentation, and required records
    • Assist with onboarding, training, and staff development


    You have:

    • 2+ years of experience in early childhood education or a leadership support role
    • Strong knowledge of Title 22 licensing and classroom ratios
    • Knowledge of child development for ages 0–6
    • ECE coursework or a Child Development Permit preferred
    • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
    • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain


    You’ll get:

    • $70,000+/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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