Program Manager – Early Childhood Education

$70,000+/year · $1,000 Sign-on bonus · Up to $10K/yr ELFA stipend

San Francisco · 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
• Up to $10,000/year ELFA stipend eligibility (equivalent to approximately $4.80/hour in additional value)
• 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.

Meaningful Beginnings has proudly served families since 2013, providing high‑quality Infant/Toddler care, Preschool, and Transitional Kindergarten programs for children ages 0–6. Our mission is to offer loving, developmentally rich environments that support every child’s growth while empowering educators with training, mentorship, and a positive workplace culture.