Kids & Company Preschool Director (On-site)

Have a passion for early education Then we have something in common! 

If you know Lakeshore then you know what were all aboutmaking sure that early learners have the tools they need to learn and grow. At Kids & Company Child Development Center weve created a program that puts those objectives front and center. We have an outstanding curriculum the full participation of our parents and a great staffthe only thing missing is you! The Kids & Company Director (Infant to Preschool) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and administration of the infant toddler and preschool programs. This role involves ensuring a safe nurturing and educational environment for children managing teachers and maintaining compliance with all state licensing regulations. Youll lead and be part of a wonderful team. For over 35 years Kids & Company has been a cornerstone for our employees children offering a full-day program that goes beyond the ordinary. Our Nature Explore classroom is just the beginning! As a leader at Lakeshores only Preschool Center youll have the unique opportunity to shape the future of early childhood education. Imagine crafting strategies and guiding a dynamic team while integrating Lakeshores cutting-edge educational materials and toys into your curriculum. Its more than a jobits a chance to inspire and innovate every day! 

A day on the job looks like this: 

• Program Management & Strategy: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 
• Teacher Management:Recruit train manage and support teachers. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide ongoing professional development opportunities 
• Parent Communication:Foster strong relationships with parents and guardians through regular communication meetings and events. Address any concerns or questions promptly and professionally 
• Compliance:Ensure the program meets all licensing requirements and adheres to health and safety regulations. Maintain accurate records and documentation 
• Budget Management:Oversee the programs budget including managing expenses and resources efficiently 
• Community Engagement:Represent the school in the community and build partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders

Qualifications :

Got the skills and experience Heres what were looking for: 

• Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field (masters 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 thats 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 

Additional Information :

And heres our end of the bargain!

At Lakeshore we pay local market wages for employees that reside within Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

For this position new employees joining Lakeshore who live within Los Angeles and Orange Counties are typically brought into the organization at a salary between $70500-$100000 depending on relevant experience & skillset.

This range is indicative of projected hiring range. The annual base compensation will take into account each candidates relevant experience location and skillset.

• Bonus eligible
• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverageEPO PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefitschoose what you like ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount
• Casual dressand we really mean it

At Lakeshore we know our diversity makes us stronger and when everyone feels included and valued we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers families and children we serve.

We know we couldnt do the extraordinary things were doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group Lakeshore is more than a great place to workits a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out we give everything weve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success were constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if youre a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference wed love to hear from you. 
 
To learn more about Lakeshore visit  Employment Opportunity Policy
People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill merit and mind-boggling talentnot based on race color creed sexual orientation gender or gender identity marital status domestic partnership status military status religion age national origin ancestry alienage AIDS or AIDS-related complex status genetic information predisposition or carrier status status as a victim of domestic violence physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things arent equal we all lose.

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Lakeshore is an E-Verify employer. We use E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time