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Director of Preschool
Tessellations —Cupertino, CA
- $105,000 - $125,000 a year
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- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Director
NASA - Ames Child Care Center —Mountain View, CA
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Fundraising Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's Association —San Jose, CA
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Finance Director
San Jose Public Library Foundation —San Jose, CA
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Clinical Program Director - Behavioral Health
Harmony Place - San Jose —San Jose, CA
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Preschool Center Director
AbilityPath —Redwood City, CA
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Resident Care Director
Sunrise Senior Living —Dublin, CA
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Sales Director - US Market
VIA Technologies, Inc. —Fremont, CA
- Full-time
- Background check
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- Master's degree
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Director of Earthquake
Neptune Flood —California
- $100,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health insurance
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Director of Marketing Communications
Almaden Country Day School —San Jose, CA
- $110,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
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Youth Theater Director/Choreographer
Stage Presence LLC —San Jose, CA
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- 401(k)
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ARISE Program Director
Notre Dame High School San Jose —San Jose, CA
- $60,000 - $80,000 a year
- Part-time
- Bilingual
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- Master's degree
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Director of Nursing
Sunrise Senior Living —San Mateo, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Medical Director - Concierge Emergency Medicine
Sollis Health —Palo Alto, CA
- $205 - $220 an hour
- Full-time
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- Doctoral degree
- Urgent Care
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Clinic Director-Licensed Therapist PT/COTA *Incentive Opportunity
EmpowerMe Wellness —Redwood City, CA
- $37 - $63 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Mid-level
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- Continuing education credits
- Health savings account
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Director Surgical Services
Good Samaritan Hospital —San Jose, CA
- $184,683.20 - $276,848.00 a year
- Full-time
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- 1 year
- Senior level
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Director of Nursing (DON)
Country Drive Post Acute —Fremont, CA
- $170,000 - $180,000 a year
- Nursing
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Before and After School Program Director /Primary School Professional-Fremont , CA
AlphaBEST Education —Fremont, CA
- From $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Children
- 1 year
- Referral program
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Co-Medical Director / Veterinarian
Los Gatos Dog & Cat Hospital —Los Gatos, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Leadership
- Continuing education credits
- Paid parental leave
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Director of Preschool

Tessellations
Cupertino, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$105,000 - $125,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Professional development assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

School experience
Staff supervision
Team supervision
Team leadership
Early childhood education
Child Development Site Supervisor Permit
Instructional leadership in education
Classroom experience
Teaching experience with young children
School staff supervision
Classroom Teaching
Teaching
Early Childhood Education
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Director of Tessellations Children’s Center (TCC)

Reports to: Director of Primary School and Director of Operations & Facilities

Location: Tessellations School, Cupertino, California

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Overview

The Director of the Children’s Center provides overall leadership for the preschool program, ensuring excellence in pedagogy, curriculum, staff development, admissions, family partnership, and program operations.

The Director advances the educational vision of the Children’s Center, rooted in the Beneventi 10, while ensuring alignment with the broader mission and strategic direction of Tessellations.

This role combines classroom supervision, evaluation, and engagement with leadership responsibilities and serves as the primary spokesperson for the preschool program.

Time Allocation

25% Classroom Teaching / On-the-Floor Presence
75% Program Leadership, Pedagogy, Staff Development, Admissions, and Administration
This is a Full Time position: 7:45am-4pm Monday to Friday

Core Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategic Alignment

Serve as a member of the school-wide program leadership team
Represent and advocate for the Children’s Center within the Tessellations community
Work with the Director of Primary School to ensure alignment on educational philosophy and the instructional model between the preschool program, Transition Kindergarten and Kindergarten
Contribute to strategic planning for the development and growth of the Children’s Center
Lead future program expansion initiatives when appropriate

Pedagogy, Curriculum & Assessment

Provide instructional leadership for early childhood teaching and learning.
Ensure curriculum reflects developmentally appropriate, inquiry-based learning, and emergent curriculum for gifted young people aligned with Tessellations’ philosophy
Observe teachers regularly, including supervision at various times in the day, and provide instructional coaching
Support teachers in implementing intellectually rich and engaging learning experiences
Ensure documentation of curriculum and assessment practices.

Staff Leadership & Professional Development

Hire, mentor, and supervise preschool staff
Conduct classroom observations and performance evaluations
Lead professional development for early childhood educators
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with staff to support professional growth and accountability
Foster a collaborative professional culture aligned with Tessellations’ values: kind hearts, integrity, open minds, and generosity

Family Partnership & Parent Education

Serve as the primary contact and spokesperson for Children’s Center families
Communicate clearly and proactively with families about curriculum, student growth, and learning goals
Attend and participate in family conferences and other key touchpoints throughout the school year
Develop and lead parent education programs related to early childhood development and gifted learners
Maintain strong relationships with the Tessellations Parent Association and families to support community engagement and retention and sense of community
Communicate regularly with families through newsletters, meetings, and events

Admissions & Kindergarten Placement

Partner with the Director of Admissions to manage the preschool admissions process
Conduct tours and meet with prospective families
Support enrollment strategies to maintain balanced class sizes
Guide families through kindergarten placement, both within Tessellations and at external schools
Collaborate with the Director of Primary School to ensure alignment of the process between preschool and TK, and Kindergarten programs

Financial & Program Management

Develop and oversee the Children’s Center budget
Monitor enrollment and financial performance
Work with the business office on financial planning
Support long-term planning for program sustainability and growth

Community Engagement

Represent the Children’s Center at school-wide events and initiatives
Communicate program goals and instructional philosophy to students and families as appropriate
Partner with admissions and communications teams on outreach and marketing
Partner with school leadership to plan events, exhibitions, or publishing opportunities that showcase student learning

Leadership Attributes

Deep commitment to progressive, student-centered learning and the unique needs of gifted students.
Skilled at balancing high expectations with empathy, adaptability, and collaboration.
Strong understanding of asynchronous development, neurodiversity, and the emotional landscape of gifted adolescents.
Reflective, curious, and committed to continuous professional growth—for self and others.
A visible and engaged presence within the school community.
Collaborative mindset with the ability to lead across disciplines, particularly in partnership with the History Department.

Note: This role includes both teaching and leadership responsibilities.

Required Qualifications

Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, or eligibility to obtain the permit
Minimum 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
At least 3–5 years teaching experience in a licensed preschool program
At least 2–3 years of leadership or supervisory experience
Knowledge of California childcare licensing regulations (Title 22)

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field
Experience leading inquiry-based or progressive early childhood program
Experience and knowledge of giftedness

Compensation

Salary range: $105,000 - $125,000

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, 401(k), flexible spending account, paid time off, holidays, and school breaks.

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. For more information about our school, visit www.tessellations.school.

Tessellations is an Equal Opportunity Employer — we do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, or reproductive health decision making.

Pay: $105,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Did you include a cover letter? Due to the high number of applicants, we are requiring a cover letter alongside your resume to apply.

Work Location: In person

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development director jobs in milpitas, ca

Director of Preschool

Assistant Director

Screenplay Writer and Director

Fundraising Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's

Finance Director

Clinical Program Director - Behavioral Health

Preschool Center Director

Resident Care Director

Sales Director - US Market

Director of Earthquake

Director of Marketing Communications

Youth Theater Director/Choreographer

ARISE Program Director

Director of Nursing

Assistant Medical Director - Concierge Emergency Medicine

Clinic Director-Licensed Therapist PT/COTA *Incentive Opportunity

Director Surgical Services

Director of Nursing (DON)

Before and After School Program Director /Primary School Professional-Fremont , CA

Co-Medical Director / Veterinarian

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