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Preschool Director

Palo Alto, CA

Learning Links Preschool, of AbilityPath, is hiring for Preschool Director.

 

MAKE GROWTH YOUR MISSION — JOIN THE LEARNING LINKS TEACHING TEAM!

 

Together We Grow
Are you an energetic, creative educator who loves sparking curiosity and supporting every child’s journey? At Learning Links, you’ll join a team that values your ideas, celebrates your strengths, and partners with you to help children and families thrive.

 

Compensation: $80,000 to $95,000 annually

Schedule/Location: Full time (40/hrs a week) at our Palo Alto School

 

We’re hiring Preschool Directors who are excited to:

  • Lead and inspire a team of educators to create engaging, inclusive learning environments for young children
  • Ensure program excellence through strong operational systems, compliance and quality standards
  • Build meaningful partnerships with families, supporting communication, enrollment and community engagement
  • Mentor, evaluate and develop staff while fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture
  • Partner with organizational leaders to guide curriculum implementation, continuous improvement and innovation
  • Balance administrative responsibilities such as budgeting, scheduling, reporting and facility oversight
  • Champion equity, inclusion and reflective practices across the school community

 

What Makes Learning Links Special:
  • Low teacher-to-child ratios for meaningful connections
  • Research-backed curriculum and hands-on activities
  • Daily communication and teamwork with families
  • A culture of inclusion, innovation, flexibility, and genuine care
  • Opportunities for professional growth and recognition

WHAT WE OFFER – Employee Benefits:

At Learning Links, we support career development, employee wellness, and recognition. 

  • 4 weeks of PTO 
  • 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits upon hire 
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Performance bonuses
  • Educational reimbursement for ongoing professional development
  • Preschool tuition discount

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead the daily operations of the preschool to ensure a safe, high quality, compliant learning environment
  • Support and coach teachers to deliver developmentally appropriate, inclusive programming that supports children's social-emotional growth and school readiness
  • Build strong relationships with families through clear communication, engagement opportunities and ongoing partnership
  • Oversee enrollment, staffing, scheduling and administrative systems to ensure smooth program operations.
  • Monitor program quality, licensing compliance and continuous improvement efforts
  • Collaborate with leadership and cross functional teams to strengthen curriculum, staffing and overall program success
  • Foster a positive workplace culture rooted in teamwork, reflective practice and continuous learning

 

 

 

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Below is a list of education and work experience qualifications. We encourage you to apply even if you may not meet all the listed qualifications and you are interested in becoming a Preschool Teacher.  

  • Bachelor’s required and Master’s preferred in Early Childhood Education or Early Childhood Special Education
  • Required 24 ECE units with 3 units of Supervision, or Bachelor’s in Child Development with a Supervisor Permit through CTCC
  • Experience teaching, and managing or directing a preschool (or equivalent experience)

Learning Links is committed to recruiting and retaining diverse staff; we strongly encourage BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and marginalized candidates to apply! 

HIRING REQUIREMENTS:

  • Valid California Driver’s License/ID 
  • Proof of negative TB test results 
  • Verification of occupational physical clearance
  • Pass a criminal fingerprint clearance 
  • 18 years of age or job permit clearance

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY:

Preschool Teacher responsibilities include the physical support of children:

  • Lift up to 25 lbs. as needed
  • Sit, stand, and bend frequently to engage children

We encourage applicants to share their access needs during the interview process, upon hire, and ongoing throughout their employment. AbilityPath is committed to making our organization accessible to meet the needs of our team members. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: 

Learning Links is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Our policy prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry (including language-use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license), citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, domestic partner status, family care status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, or other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. AbilityPath will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination against, harassment of, or disrespectful or unprofessional conduct toward an employee based upon any of the protected characteristics listed above or based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful. #MPAP

 

 

 

 

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