Assistant Director

Do you love working with children and supporting teachers in creating meaningful learning experiences? We’d love to meet you!

Meaningful Beginnings first opened its doors in 2013 and continues to grow across San Francisco. We take pride in providing high-quality care and education for children ages 0–6 years, specializing in infant/toddler care, preschool, and transitional kindergarten.

As an Assistant Director, you’ll help lead a team of passionate educators, ensuring our programs run smoothly and reflect our Reggio-inspired philosophy. If you’re nurturing, organized, and ready to grow in your leadership journey — come grow with us at Meaningful Beginnings!

Preferred Qualifications

• AA Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field (Bachelor’s preferred)
• Minimum of 3 ECE units in Administration and Supervision
• California Child Development Site Supervisor or Assistant Director Permit (preferred)
• Experience working with children ages 0–6 years

Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
• Ability to support and guide teaching staff
• Creative and flexible approach to curriculum planning
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and oversee budgets and daily operations

Benefits

• Full benefits for full-time employees (35+ hours/week)
• Child care discount for staff members
• Career growth opportunities — over 80% of our leadership team has been promoted from within
• Educational support — we offer training and assistance with core Child Development coursework

Why Join Us

At Meaningful Beginnings Daycare Center, we believe great leadership starts with compassion and collaboration. As an Assistant Director, you’ll help shape a nurturing, high-quality environment where children, families, and educators thrive together. If you’re an organized, hands-on leader with a heart for early childhood education—we’d love to grow with you!

Meaningful Beginnings provides premium childcare services for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers ages 0-5 years. We were founded in 2013 with our first daycare in the Richmond District, San Francisco. We are loved and trusted by parents who wrote nothing but satisfied 5 star reviews on Yelp. MB has maintained this reputation throughout the years and will continue to provide extraordinary care for children. We take our time to hire qualified teachers who are passionate in this field. Come join our MB family!

Pay: $27.00 - $30.00 / hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Education: Associate's degree

Work location: On-site