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Preschool Center Director

The Davis Street Community Center Incorporated
San Leandro, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026

Preschool Center Director (Site Supv. or Master Teacher Permit required)

Lead our new pre-school center (ages 2-5 years) at Ashland Roots Community Center in San Leandro, CA

• $74,000 - $77,000 a year

• Full-time @ 37.5 Hours/week with excellent company paid benefits!

• Two classrooms licensed for up to 36 children

• Center hours, Mon-Fri, 7am-6pm

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Mission-driven company culture.

• 100% paid employee premium for Kaiser, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.

• 403(b) Retirement plans with matching contributions.

• Paid Time Off for vacation and illness.

• 12 Paid Holidays PLUS an added paid birthday holiday.

• Employee Discount Program.

• And more!

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Responsible for the overall center operations to ensure quality, safety and subsidy compliant childcare services.

• Hire and supervise center staff and ensure appropriate lesson plans and child-teacher interactions.

• Maintains proper teacher-to-child ratios in accordance with licensing requirements.

• Maintain enrollment in collaboration with Enrollment Specialists to ensure operating costs stay within budget.

• Manage daily food program, including reporting requirements, ordering food supplies, supervising meal preparation staff, and complying with child nutritional needs.

• Participating in classrooms as needed to substitute, provide breaks or ratio coverage needs.

• Oversee and/or conduct parent/teacher conferences and provide information to parents concerning their child's development, abilities, and areas of concern.

• Perform outreach activities to support center enrollment.

• May provide support and work in collaboration with other Center Directors and teaching staff.

• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Site Supervisor or Master Teacher permit

• Related experience, supervisory experience preferred.

• Excellent communication and people skills to interact with diverse needs of staff, children and families

• Dependable and good time management skills

• Proficient Computer skills using Microsoft office and Specialized Child Care Software applications.

• Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification

• Live scan clearance

• Health Screening Report including TB test clearance.

• Commitment to the mission and values of Davis Street

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to lift children or heavy items up to 50 lbs. unassisted.

• Ability to bend, stand, climb, walk, and perform physical activities as needed.

• Ability to work safely in an environment that may include bodily fluids, waste, germs, childhood illnesses, and diseases.

  • Previous experience as a preschool director, assistant director, or lead teacher in an early childhood setting

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Salary : $74,000 - $77,000

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