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Company Description

Wonderful Education provides the resources that every student needs to succeed in school and launch a rewarding career. With two preschools and innovative Career Pathways and College Success programs, we are reinventing the educational experience for students across California’s Central Valley. Between these programs and our new Wonderful Career Center, we are working to break the cycle of generational poverty and increase long-term career opportunities. Lynda and Stewart Resnick, co-owners of The Wonderful Company, along with their foundation, fund college scholarships. The Resnicks also founded two K–12 Wonderful College Prep Academy charter schools in Delano and Lost Hills, California, and continue to support them to this day. To learn more about Wonderful Education, visit: csr.wonderful.com/programs/education.

Job Description

The Preschool Program Manager provides leadership and operational oversight for two Wonderful Preschool locations, ensuring excellence in early childhood education, smooth day-to-day operations, and full compliance with state and federal licensing standards. Under the direction of the COO, the Program Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the preschool program, including curriculum development, staff supervision, business management, and family and community engagement. As both an administrative and instructional leader, the Program Manager supports professional development, evaluates program outcomes, and promotes continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals.

Essential Job Duties and Responsiibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple preschool sites to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality early childhood education.
• Develop, implement, and monitor strategic plans for enrollment, staffing, curriculum, and accreditation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community organizations, government agencies, and company stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as national accreditation requirements.
• Launch new preschool programs, including site selection, staffing, and curriculum planning.
• Facilitate leadership training for site supervisors and teaching staff.
• Oversee program budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
• Design and implement efficient operational systems to eliminate redundancies, modernize practices, and enhance employee experience.
• Manage daily preschool operations, including staff schedules, enrollment, and compliance with licensing regulations
• Maintain accurate student records, health documentation, and attendance tracking.
• Ensure staff files are current, complete, and compliant with HR policies and regulations.
• Stay current on professional development and training hours as required by the California Community Care Licensing Division (e.g., child development, safety, and leadership).
• Represent the preschool program at conferences, meetings, and community events.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or related field is strongly preferred.
• Valid California Child Development Program Director Permit, required.
• Must meet Child Care Center Director requirements per Title 22.
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience in early childhood education, including multi-site leadership.
• Demonstrate competency and skill involving interpersonal/group dynamics, i.e., students, parents, staff members, administrators.
• Experience in program development, staff training, and community outreach.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proven leadership in early childhood education program management.
• Strong vision-setting and strategic planning capabilities.
• Deep understanding of early learning pedagogy and curriculum design.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and inspire diverse teams toward ambitious goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with rural/agricultural communities and commitment to serving diverse populations.
• Spanish bilingual skills a plus.

Pay Range: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

Wonderful's dedication to you:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental, and 401k with match eligibility.
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice.

Quality of Life in the Central Valley:

Framed by the Sierra Nevada to the east and the Coast Ranges to the west, California's Central Valley is one of the world's most productive agricultural regions and the base of The Wonderful Company's agricultural operations. This vast area enjoys a moderate climate and offers residents a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a host of diverse cultural and recreational activities. From wine tasting and hiking to rafting, fishing, skiing, and surfing -- all within a two-hour drive -- the family-friendly Central Valley has much to offer.

Wonderful College Prep Academy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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