Preschool Director

Preschool Director – Japanese Immersion (Title 22 Required)

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Description:

The Japanese Institute of Sawtelle is a nonprofit community pillar in West Los Angeles dedicated to preserving Japanese cultural heritage through education. We are currently launching the Terasaki Japanese Immersion Preschool, a two-classroom program serving 44 students.

The Preschool Director will lead the daily operations of our immersion program. You will be responsible for ensuring a nurturing, play-based environment that blends Japanese language and culture with high-quality early childhood education. This is a full-time, on-site role in West Los Angeles, CA.

• Operations: Oversee daily school functions, enrollment, and Title 22 compliance.
• Curriculum: Implement a bilingual Japanese-English curriculum incorporating Montessori methods.
• Leadership: Manage staff, maintain student-teacher ratios, and foster a strong community connection.
• Finance: Manage the preschool budget and resource allocation.

• Licensing: Must possess a valid California Title 22 Preschool Director License.
• Language & Culture: Fluency in Japanese and English with a understanding of Japanese customs.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• Experience: Prior leadership or administrative experience in an ECE setting.
• Skills: Strong organizational skills and a commitment to community-focused education.