Director – Early Childhood Education

Meaningful Beginnings
  • Sf, California
    29 days ago

    Job Description

    $75,000+/year · $1,000 Sign-on bonus · Up to $10K/yr ELFA stipend

    San Francisco · 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
    • Up to $10,000/year ELFA stipend eligibility (equivalent to approximately $4.80/hour in additional value)
    • 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

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSf, California

    Skills

    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • People Managementunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched

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