Preschool Center Director

Our client is seeking a dynamic, results-driven Preschool Director to lead and scale a high-quality early childhood program. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about early childhood education, operational excellence, and team development. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings a compliance-focused mindset, and is committed to delivering an exceptional experience for children, families, and staff.Key Responsibilities:Drive day-to-day operations with a focus on efficiency, compliance, and program excellenceEnsure full compliance with California Community Care Licensing (Title 22) and all regulatory standardsLead implementation of a Montessori or developmentally appropriate curriculumChampion a safe, engaging, and high-performing learning environmentMonitor classroom quality, KPIs, and student developmental progressRecruit, hire, onboard, and develop top-tier teaching talentDeliver coaching, performance management, and professional development to staffMaintain proper staffing ratios and scheduling optimizationBuild and sustain a positive, collaborative, and high-retention cultureOversee record-keeping, compliance documentation, and audit readinessLead licensing inspections with confidence and accuracyDrive enrollment growth through tours, family engagement, and community outreachManage parent relations, ensuring high satisfaction and retentionOversee budgeting, tuition billing, and cost controlsContinuously improve policies, procedures, and program quality initiativesQualifications:5+ years of preschool experience, including leadership or director-level responsibilitiesMeets California Title 22 Director Qualifications (required)CPR/First Aid Certification and background clearance (required)Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (preferred)Montessori credential (AMI or AMS strongly preferred)Bilingual abilities are a plusTop Skills:Preschool Director, Childcare Director, Early Childhood Education, Montessori, Title 22 Compliance, Licensing, Child Development, Staff Management, Curriculum Development, Enrollment Growth, Parent Engagement, Classroom Management, Team Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Operations ManagementEqual Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected VeteransThe Know Your Rights poster is available here:pay transparency policy is available here:temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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