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Program Manager – Early Childhood Education

Meaningful BeginningsSan Mateo, California

Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Senior-level
Remote
On-site

Job Description

Availability & Opening Timeline: Please note that this position is for a center scheduled to open later in Summer 2026. Final start dates and onboarding timelines will align with licensing approval, enrollment readiness, and operational needs leading up to opening.

$70,000+/year · $1,000 Sign-on bonus

San Mateo · Full-time · Monday to Friday

Support the day-to-day success of an early learning center at Meaningful Beginnings, a Reggio Emilia–inspired early childhood community. You’ll work closely with the Director to support teachers, maintain classroom quality, engage families, and keep daily operations running smoothly.

You’ll:

  • Support daily staffing, classroom coverage, and program flow
  • Coach and support teachers in the classroom
  • Conduct classroom walkthroughs and support teaching quality
  • Help implement curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices
  • Support families and build positive school-family relationships
  • Ensure classrooms are safe, organized, and well prepared
  • Support Title 22 compliance, documentation, and required records
  • Assist with onboarding, training, and staff development

You have:

  • 2+ years of experience in early childhood education or a leadership support role
  • Strong knowledge of Title 22 licensing and classroom ratios
  • Knowledge of child development for ages 0–6
  • ECE coursework or a Child Development Permit preferred
  • Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
  • CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain

You’ll get:

  • $70,000+/year + up to $1,000 sign-on bonus
  • 50% employer-paid medical and dental premiums
  • Up to 3 paid center closure weeks + 13+ paid holidays
  • Childcare tuition discount
  • Paid professional development and leadership development
  • Opportunities for continued career growth

Apply in minutes: Send a resume or a short note to careers@meaningfulbeginnings.org.

Work schedule

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay

  • Signing bonus

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Referral program
  • Paid training

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