Top 52 Center director Jobs in La Jolla, Ca

Infant and Preschool Center Director
Ready Set Grow Learning Center —El Cajon, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Overtime
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Paid time off
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Center Director
MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) —Escondido, CA
- $70,304 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Serving
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Program Coordinator II
San Diego State University Research Foundation —San Diego, CA
- $5,858.67 - $9,347.58 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- 6 years
- Mid-level
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Center Director
Childtime Learning Centers —Chula Vista, CA
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Medical Records Coordinator
St. Paul's Senior Services —San Diego, CA
- $23.00 - $28.99 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- HIPAA
- Administrative experience
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Lab Administrative Manager
Salk Institute for Biological Studies —La Jolla, CA
- $71,500 - $95,000 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
ECE Coach
Easter Seals Southern California, Inc. —Encinitas, CA
- $30 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Current TB test
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ECE Coach
Easter Seals Southern California, Inc. —Escondido, CA
- $30 - $34 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Current TB test
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Director, Patient Care RN - Cardiology - La Jolla
Scripps Health —La Jolla, CA
- $84.15 - $122.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Nursing
- 7 years
- Surgery
Preschool Assistant Director - El Cajon Area
Children's Choice Learning —El Cajon, CA
- $26 - $30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Program Manager - Sanford Stem Cell
UC San Diego Health —San Diego, CA
- $39.77 - $57.94 an hour
- Overtime
- Oracle
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
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Deployment & Operations Manager
Deloitte —San Diego, CA
- $113,100 - $208,300 a year
- Full-time
- 8 years
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience
Assistant Director at Poinsettia KinderCare
KinderCare Education —Carlsbad, CA
- $25.60 - $29.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Math Learning Center Director
Mathnasium (ID: 2423201) —San Diego, CA
- $21 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Basic math
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
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Associate, Center Support - Cancer Center
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute —San Diego, CA
- $26.72 - $34.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
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Social Work Manager
St. Paul's Senior Services —El Cajon, CA
- $88,300 - $132,600 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Preop and PACU RN
SAN DIEGO OUTPATIENT SURGICAL CENTER —San Diego, CA
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Surgery
- RN License
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Site Coordinator
MEALS-ON-WHEELS GREATER SAN DIEGO INC —San Diego, CA
- $18.50 - $20.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
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Mentor Teacher/Coach
AKA Head Start —La Mesa, CA
- $28.65 - $33.17 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Center Director
Rising Star Preschool —Lakeside, CA
- $27 - $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Children
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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Infant and Preschool Center Director

Ready Set Grow Learning Center -
El Cajon, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Paid time off

Qualifications

School experience

Full Job Description

Full-Time | On-Site | Leadership Role

Ready Set Grow Learning Center is seeking an experienced School Director to lead daily operations, support staff, and partner with ownership to build a stable, high-quality early childhood program.

This role is ideal for a proven Director who thrives in ownership-level responsibility, values professionalism, and believes a strong culture comes from clarity, consistency, and care.

About the Role

The School Director is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the school, including staff management, parent communication, compliance, scheduling, and enrollment support.

Ownership is actively involved at a strategic level and committed to empowering the right leader with real authority, trust, and growth opportunity.

This is a clean-slate leadership opportunity with strong ownership support.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and support teaching staff with clear expectations
Build a positive, professional, and respectful workplace culture
Manage scheduling, staffing, and daily operations
Serve as the primary point of contact for parent communication and escalations
Oversee licensing compliance and regulatory interactions
Support enrollment goals and retention
Partner with ownership on budget planning, staffing needs, and growth initiatives

Qualifications:

Director Permit or Site Supervisor Permit preferred
12 core ECE/CD units
At least 3 units specific to infant care
3 units in Administration
4 years teaching experience with children under age 5

OR:

Degree in Child Development + 3 Administration units + 2 years teaching experience
BA in Child Development + 3 Administration units + 1 year teaching experience
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit

What We’re Looking For

Prior experience as a School Director (required)
Experience leading programs serving ages 0–5
Strong leadership presence—warm, fair, and firm
Confident decision-maker who can manage adults effectively
Organized, professional, and detail-oriented
Comfortable operating with autonomy and accountability
Growth-minded leader open to expanding responsibility over time

Compensation & Benefits

$70,000 base salary, $10,000 annual bonus
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Stable, full-time schedule (5 days/week)
Paid time off
Meaningful autonomy and leadership authority
Opportunity to grow into multi-site or senior leadership roles

We believe early childhood education should be warm, professional, and well-run.
We invest in leadership, support our staff, and expect excellence.

If you are a confident, experienced Director ready to lead with purpose and integrity, we’d love to meet you.

*Please upload:

Resume
Transcripts with ECE units/courses completed
Permits
Reference Page with at least 3 references

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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center director jobs in la jolla, ca

Infant and Preschool Center Director

Center Director

Program Coordinator II

Center Director

Medical Records Coordinator

Lab Administrative Manager

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Director, Patient Care RN - Cardiology - La Jolla

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Preop and PACU RN

Site Coordinator

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