Preschool Director

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) etc
• Tuition assistance available to obtain the required license

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 as Montessori or other child-centered philosophies is a plus.
• Experience as a preschool or kindergarten teacher strongly preferred.
• Ability to read/write basic Hiragana and Katakana for instructional purposes.

• Be a founding director of a newly opened Japanese immersion preschool with state-of-the-art facilities.
• Opportunity to build the team, shape the curriculum, and establish the school culture from the ground up.
• Supportive management and flexible working conditions for work–life balance.
• Work in an environment that celebrates bilingual education, creativity, and cultural connection.