Preschool Director

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pasona n aLos Angeles (CA)

Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Child Care Services

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Senior

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$65,000 per year

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About the role

Industry: Education / Early Childhood (Japanese Immersion Program)

Employment Type: Full-time (flexible schedule available)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day (flexible — e.g., 8:00am–3:00pm possible)

Salary:

Around $65K (DOE)100% employer-paid health insurance for individual coverage (family coverage negotiable)
Paid National Holidays and weekends off
School closure: December 24 – January 4, and approximately one week during late June/early July (around June 29 – July 4, TBD)
Tuition assistance available to obtain the required license

Company Overview: Our client, a newly opened Japanese immersion preschool in the Sawtelle area of West Los Angeles (opened in July). The school provides a nurturing, bilingual environment for children ages 2 to 5, focusing on Japanese language, customs, and culture.

Position Summary: The Preschool Director will lead the daily operations of this new Japanese immersion program. This individual will be responsible for staff management, curriculum implementation, compliance with state licensing requirements, and creating a safe, positive, and culturally rich learning environment.

Responsibilities: Oversee daily preschool operations and ensure full compliance with California licensing standards. Lead, train, and supervise teachers and staff, fostering a collaborative work culture. Develop and manage a Japanese immersion curriculum that incorporates both English and Japanese learning. Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and community members. Support and maintain a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for children. Participate in program growth, marketing, and community outreach.

Qualifications:

Must include completion of the
Director’s course and at least 300 hours of preschool classroom experience.
Proven experience in early childhood education and management.
Bilingual ability in English and Japanese (native‑level Japanese not required, but strong English skills preferred).Knowledge of early education frameworks such asMontessorior other child-centered philosophies is a plus.
Experience as apreschool or kindergarten teacherstrongly preferred.
Ability to read/write basic
Hiragana and Katakanafor instructional purposes.

Why Join: Be afounding directorof a newly opened Japanese immersion preschool with state-of-the-art facilities. Opportunity tobuild the team, shape the curriculum, and establish the school culturefrom the ground up. Supportive management and flexible working conditions for work–life balance. Work in an environment that celebratesbilingual education, creativity, and cultural connection.

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