Director / Assistant Director for Montessori Preschool Pleasanton, CA
Job description
We are looking for an Director / Assistant-Director for our location at, 3550 Bernal Ave #120, Pleasanton, CA 94566. The selected candidate will need to be able to start soon.
This is an excellent opportunity to join our school for a rewarding career. We are looking for a person who has excellent "people skills" and is creative, energetic and wants to make a difference in the lives of children and families in the community.
We provide excellent benefits to full-time employees including, competitive salaries, paid time off, paid holidays, paid sick leave, medical, dental & vision coverage, 401K retirement plan, Montessori Training and tuition discounts for children of teachers.
Our school programs focus on every aspect of child's growth. We tailor our attention to each child's cognitive, emotional, social and physical development. Children learn self respect, respect for others, and respect for their surroundings and love for learning.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Developing positive relationships with parents, children, and families
- Welcome prospective new students and parents and conducting tours
- Processing new enrollment applications
- Supervise and provide resources to staff to work effectively with children
- Coordinate curriculum, review class lesson plans and program planning
- Planning and coordination of school events & field trips
- Attend training with the staff and coordination of training for the staff
- Record keeping including maintaining children's files, class schedules
- Sub/Teach as needed in any age group (2 to 6 year olds)
Required Qualifications:
- Must meet all state licensing requirements for a center Director
- Minimum 1 year experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a center licensed for more than 50 students
- Montessori Qualifications or experience as a Director in a Montessori school is a plus
- Experience working with Two's, Preschool and Kindergarten aged children
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Strong Computer skills including MS Excel and MS Word
All applicants must be able to pass the fingerprinting/child background check & be able to pass health screening and TB.
Please call (925) 225-9600 for more information or visit our web site at http://lfmont.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Required)
- Director or Assistant Director: 1 year (Preferred)
- Preschool Director / Assistant Director: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
