Top 41 Principals Jobs in Gardena, Ca

Site Director II (South Park)
PACE —Los Angeles, CA
- $84,057.60 - $88,313.04 a year
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Principal-in-Residence (Los Angeles)
Ednovate —Los Angeles, CA
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Residential
- Senior level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
Assistant Principals (2026-27)
Green Dot Public Schools (CA) —Los Angeles, CA
- $103,000 - $155,344 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Principals (2026-27)
Green Dot Public Schools (CA) —Los Angeles, CA
- $127,000 - $192,378 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
2026-27 Dean of Scholars
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools —Los Angeles, CA
- $91,125 - $135,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- High school
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Special Education Assistant Principal
Help Group —Los Angeles, CA
- $95,000 - $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 5 years
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2026 - 2027 AP of Instruction
CAMINO NUEVO CHARTER ACADEMY NUMBER 3 —Los Angeles, CA
- $98,000 - $112,571 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
Assistant Principal, CES/CMS
Para Los Ninos —Los Angeles, CA
- $115,000 - $145,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Opportunities for advancement
Assistant Director at Cerritos KinderCare
KinderCare Education —Cerritos, CA
- $23.25 - $27.10 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Head of School
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles (LA Catholics) —Inglewood, CA
- $115,000 - $155,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Teaching Certification
- AD&D insurance
- Health insurance
10d
2026-27 Assistant Principal
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools —Los Angeles, CA
- $109,000 - $149,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Principal, Charter Middle School
Para Los Niños —Los Angeles, CA
- $115,000 - $145,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Opportunities for advancement
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Child Development Center Site Supervisor
Fruit Of The Vine Child Development Center —Los Angeles, CA
- $30 an hour
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Paid time off
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Assistant Principal, Charter Elementary School
Para Los Niños —Los Angeles, CA
- $115,000 - $145,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- Opportunities for advancement
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Preschool Director
WORLDSPEAK LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $60,000 - $80,400 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Site Director II (South Park)
Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment —Los Angeles, CA
- $84,057.60 - $88,313.04 a year
- School experience
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Dean of Teaching
KIPP SoCal Public Schools —Los Angeles, CA
- Full-time
- Teaching Certification
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Principal
Pacifica Christian High —Santa Monica, CA
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- 5 years
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2026-27 Assistant Principal of Operations
Alliance College-Ready Public Schools —Los Angeles, CA
- $109,000 - $149,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Spanish
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Assistant Principal
KIPP SoCal Public Schools —Los Angeles, CA
- Full-time
- School experience
- High school
- Master's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Site Director II (South Park)

PACE -
Los Angeles, CA

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Job Details

$84,057.60 - $88,313.04 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Paid sick time
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Mid-level
3 years
Communication skills
Time management

Full Job Description

**This position is for the new 26-27 school year effective 7/1/26

Position Compensation: $ 84,057.60/Annually- $88,313.04/ Annually plus excellent benefits.

Pace offers a Total Rewards Package to its employees:

401k
Vacation
Sick pay
14 Paid Holidays
Pet Insurance
FSA - Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision packages extended to your family as well.
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Opportunity to promote within, just to name a few.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS FOR LEVEL II SITE DIRECTOR:

Oversee one (1) Head Start and/or Early Head Start childcare center

Total number of slots: Typically, 36 – 70 slots

Total number of direct reports: Typically, 7 – 10 staff

JOB PURPOSE:?

The Site Director II responsibilities include leading and supervising staff, adherence to compliance, overseeing daily activities, etc.? The Site Director II monitors and ensures that the program is adhering to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the Head Start Act, California Community Care Licensing regulations, Los Angeles County of Education contract,?and other related laws and ordinances, providing high quality Early Childhood Development services.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Site Director II will train, model positive behaviors and best practices, mentor, coach, oversee, and support the professional development of staff. This person is responsible for the oversight of curriculum implementation, facilities and safe environments, and ensuring continuous integration of all service areas into the Education component. The Site Director II will be responsible for promoting an atmosphere that cultivates communication, accountability, and quality customer service.???

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE:

Site/Program Management (60%)

Oversee all operations and procedures at the assigned school site.

Oversee day-to-day operations, including maintaining a harmonious and efficient work environment.

Develop and instill a strong, positive program culture among staff, students, families, and the community.

Ensure implementation and compliance of all required tools and regulations, i.e., School Readiness, CLASS, Head Start Program Performance Standards, LACOE GIMs, Community Care Licensing, etc.

Create and maintain an environment where children feel safe and love coming to school.

Cultivate positive relationships with families, site staff, PACE staff, community partners, funding partners and other stakeholders.

Ensure site is adequately setup for age-appropriate children.

Responsible for ordering or designating someone to order supplies and equipment necessary for site operations.

Ensure site has adequate staff to facilitate classes based on required ratios. This may mean serving as a substitute Teacher and/or ensuring substitution is in place.

Ensure Unusual Incident Reports are reported according to agency Policies & Procedures.

Develop and maintain a calendar of all center activities in conjunction with PACE’s master calendar.

In collaboration with the Education Management Team, ensure ECERS and CLASS observations are conducted in a timely manner.

Complete site level monitoring activities, including but not limited to, School Readiness observations, lesson plan reviews, safe environments checklists, children’s site file review, ChildPlus reviews, etc.

Recommend purchases of instructional materials and teaching aids.

Participate in the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals of children and families.

Ensure site is meeting established non-federal match goals.

Collaborate with other service area managers to ensure implementation of overall program requirements.

Designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to children’s health and safety.

Adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Other duties as assigned, within the scope of the position, to maintain a quality Education program.

Supervisory Responsibilities (40%)

Supervise, coach, and mentor the daily activities of assigned staff.

Administer disciplinary actions as needed.

Monitor staff attendance using the agency’s payroll system.

Train, monitor, observe staff behaviors, practices, implementation of curriculum, databases and systems, role model best practices, role model positive behavior.

Perform introductory and annual performance reviews.

Implement and track professional development plans of assigned staff.

Conduct site level orientation for new hires, substitutes, volunteers, etc.

Conduct regular staff meetings to create a two-way communication path between teachers and management.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE):

Education and Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field plus equivalent coursework and experience related to early childhood education as defined within the Head Start Act, section 648A(a)(2)(i)-(ii), is required.

Must possess and demonstrate completion of at least six (6) semester units of Infant and Toddler development.

Must possess and demonstrate completion of three (3) Administrative units.

Valid State of California Site Supervisor permit or higher.

Three (3) years of teaching and administrative experience in a licensed child care center or a comparable child care group program serving children under five (5) year so of age is required and two (2) or more years of supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Must be at least 18 years old.

Knowledge and Skills

Experience with ChildPlus, ASQs, DRDPs, IDPs, familiar with home visits.

Must have strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office, internet, email, ChildPlus, etc.

Must possess excellent written and oral communication.

Must have exceptional time management skills, ability to make informed decisions, and ability to analyze data and situations.

Must have passion to work with the community and young children.

Ability to adapt to changes as they arise.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:?

Current Adult & Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificate

Valid California Driver’s License and current vehicle insurance coverage

Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment:

Sex Offender Registry

Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry

State or Tribal Criminal History Check, including fingerprints

FBI Criminal History Check, including fingerprints

Must have verification of T.B. clearance at time of employment, to be renewed every four (4) years (every 4 years for chest x-rays).

Must pass health screening (LIC 503) at time of employment, health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire, to be renewed every four (4) years.

Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Influenza.

Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities of staff to improve child, family, and staff outcomes. Of this, a minimum of 50% of the 15 hours (or 7.5 hours) must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment. Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan (PDP) to be reviewed 3 times during the year.

Must obtain 21 hours/year of professional development (105 hours every five years) to maintain their teaching certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:?

The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties. The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre-school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment. Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds / workplace for on-going periods occurs regularly. Lift and carry up to 45 lbs. or more. The individual must be able to work with children at their eye level and always maintain visual supervision of children, as well as hear, communicate, and comprehend effectively with children, staff, and parents. The individual also must be able to walk, sit, kneel, crawl, carry, push, pull and participate in activities indoors and outdoors as needed in an environment with children and adults.

T.B. Test within the past six months prior to employment, and every four (4) years thereafter (every 4 years for a chest X-ray).

Must pass health screening (LIC 503) at time of employment, health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire, to be renewed every four (4) years.

Provide proof of the following immunizations as required: Measles, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Influenza.

Representative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing, standing for extended periods, sitting for extended periods, kneeling, and stooping, manipulating objects with hands, reaching overhead, and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds.

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