Preschool Director
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Position Overview & Specifications
Since 1968, Action Day Schools have proven to be steadfast leaders in the Bay Area’s childcare industry. We recognize the essential foundation of any school is its staff. We are proud of our heart-centered and committed teachers who provide each child with quality care rooted in enthusiasm for their individual growth and development. We are seeking professional, passionate, nurturing individuals to accommodate our thriving centers and uphold our reputation of excellence! Join our team as we continue to create excitement for learning in a fun and loving environment!!
As the Director, job duties include but are not limited to: building and empowering a team that lives out our core values and company culture, supervising, coaching, and supporting the staff, offering premium customer service for the parents/families, ensuring the highest quality of care to the children in our center, enrolling new children, effectively managing all school operations, leading the administration team and other administrative responsibilities.
Compensation: $65-70,000/yr. depending on individual experience, education and position requirements.
Requirements
- Requirements
- B.A. with at least 12 ECE Units required
- 3 years of early childhood teaching experience required
- 3 year of educational leadership experience preferred
- Must take initiative and have a "take charge" attitude in a fast-paced environment
- Be able to multitask
- Communicate effectively with emotional intelligence
- A love and passion for working with young children
- An eagerness to learn and grow!
Benefits
Benefits for full-time employees working 30+hrs/wk include:
- Vacation, sick, and holiday pay- including a paid holiday closure from Dec. 25- Jan 1st.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401K
- Childcare/Private Education Benefits- At Action Day Schools, it is our goal to enrich the lives of both you and your children!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Preschools & Childcare Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Preschool Director roles across Action Day Schools's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Preschools & Childcare Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £65,000 - £70,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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