Lily of the Valley Early Education & Preschool is seeking an experienced, passionate, and organized Assistant Director to join our leadership team. This is a full time position. This position supports the Center Director in overseeing our Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs while ensuring high-quality care, compliance with California Title 22 regulations, and exceptional support for children, families, and staff.
If you are a strong leader who enjoys mentoring teachers, building relationships with families, and creating positive learning environments, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Support the daily operations of the Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programs.
- Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, and mentoring teaching staff.
- Ensure compliance with California Title 22 licensing regulations.
- Maintain staff schedules and classroom ratios.
- Support curriculum implementation and classroom quality.
- Conduct tours and assist with enrollment and family retention.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Maintain confidential children's and staff records, including Infant Needs & Services Plans and Sleep Logs.
- Assist in classrooms as needed and assume Director responsibilities in the Director's absence.
Requirements
Applicants must meet California Community Care Licensing (Title 22) requirements, including:
- Minimum 12 ECE units plus 3 Infant/Toddler units
- 3 Administration units (completed or currently enrolled)
- Minimum 4 years of preschool/infant teaching experience
- Minimum 1-2 years of Assistant Director or leadership experience
- Current DOJ/FBI/CACI fingerprint clearance (or ability to obtain)
- Current TB clearance (within 1 year)
- Required immunizations (MMR, Tdap, Influenza)
- Current Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:
- A positive, collaborative leader
- Passionate about early childhood education
- Knowledgeable in infant and preschool development
- Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
- An excellent communicator with families and staff
- Committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to lift and carry children, sit on the floor, actively supervise classrooms indoors and outdoors, and respond quickly to children's needs in a fast-paced early childhood environment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience, education or a combination
- Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Incentives, Bonuses, Raises and Rewards based on Job Performance Evaluation
- Career advancement opportunities
- Group Life Insurance
- Wellness Bonus ($100)
- Discount on tuition for staff children
- Life Voluntary Insurance Benefits (Accident, Disability, Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Term life Insurance)
- Short-Term Disability/ Paid Maternity Leave through CA SDI
- Paid time off/Sick Leaves
- State and National Holidays
- Financial Wellness Program
- Employee Referral Program
Why Join Lily of the Valley?
At Lily of the Valley Early Education & Preschool, we believe our teachers and leaders are the heart of our school. We are committed to providing a supportive, collaborative workplace where educators are valued, encouraged to grow professionally, and empowered to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.
Apply today and become part of a team that is passionate about inspiring young learners every day!
#LOTV
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $52,000.00 - $57,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- 12 ECE units
- Do you have a minimum 4 years of preschool/infant teaching experience?
- Do you have a minimum 1-2 years of Assistant Director or leadership experience?
Work Location: In person
