Preschool Director Pacific Coast Montessori Academy San Pedro, CA Job Details Full-time $65,000 - $95,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications School experience Early childhood education center experience Computer operation Staff supervision Team supervision Student recruitment Family collaboration in education Coaching Early childhood education Montessori Certification Microsoft Office Team development Admissions and enrollment management Improving student retention rates Parent communication in school administration Personnel management in education Montessori Computer skills Staffing management Sales follow-up Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Preschool Director Full-Time | San Pedro Area, CA | $65,000 - $90,000 annually DOE A private preschool in the San Pedro area is seeking an experienced Preschool Director to oversee school operations, team leadership, family relationships, and enrollment growth. This position is ideal for an energetic, hands-on leader who sees opportunities for improvement and takes initiative to make them happen. We are looking for someone who can balance the operational and licensing responsibilities of running a preschool with the people-focused side of the role: developing staff, connecting with families, creating a welcoming school environment, and actively growing enrollment. What You'll Be Responsible For The Director will have overall responsibility for the successful day-to-day operation of the school, including: Leading, supporting, and developing teaching and administrative staff Establishing clear expectations, accountability, and consistent school procedures Managing staffing, scheduling, classroom ratios, and daily coverage Maintaining compliance with California Community Care Licensing and Title 22 requirements Overseeing child and staff records, licensing documentation, and required school files Maintaining high standards for classroom quality, supervision, safety, and the overall school environment Building strong relationships with current families and addressing questions or concerns professionally Taking an active role in enrollment efforts, including responding to inquiries, conducting tours, following up with prospective families, and converting leads into enrollments Developing strategies to improve family retention and strengthen the school's presence within the local community Identifying areas where school operations can be improved and implementing practical solutions Overseeing timekeeping, purchasing, administrative processes, and other operational needs Working collaboratively with ownership and management on school goals, staffing, enrollment, and continued improvement The Person We're Looking For We're looking for someone who doesn't simply maintain a preschool, but knows how to lead, strengthen, and grow one.

Successful candidates will have:

Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience At least 2 years of Preschool Director or comparable preschool management experience Strong working knowledge of California Title 22 requirements Experience supervising, coaching, and managing employees Experience with enrollment, school tours, prospective family follow-up, and retention Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills Confidence communicating with both employees and families Strong computer skills The ability to recognize problems, establish priorities, and follow through on solutions Montessori knowledge or experience strongly preferred AMI, AMS, or other recognized Montessori certification preferred Ability to meet all applicable background clearance and licensing requirements Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position offering: Competitive annual salary based on qualifications and experience Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company contributions Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays based on eligibility

Tuition Assistance Pay:

$65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many ECE units have you completed, including Administration/Supervision units? What is the highest level of education you have completed in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field? How many years of experience do you have as a Preschool Director or in a comparable preschool management position? Are you currently fingerprinted/cleared through LiveScan/Guardian? Which of the following areas do you have experience with? Staff supervision and development, staff scheduling, Title 22/licensing compliance, parent relations, school tours, enrollment and lead follow-up, family retention, community outreach/marketing, timekeeping/payroll, Procare or similar childcare management software, and/or other relevant school administration. How comfortable are you with California Title 22 regulations and preparing for or participating in Community Care Licensing visits? Very experienced / Some experience / Limited experience / No experience

License/Certification:

Montessori Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person