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Preschool Director

Pasona N A, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, United States


Industry:

Education / Early Childhood (Japanese Immersion Program)

Employment Type:

Full-time (flexible schedule available)

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day (flexible — e.g., 8:00am–3:00pm possible)

Salary:

Around $65K (DOE)

100% employer-paid health insurance for individual coverage (family coverage negotiable)

Paid National Holidays and weekends off

School closure: December 24 – January 4, and approximately one week during late June/early July (around June 29 – July 4, TBD)

Tuition assistance available to obtain the required license

Company Overview Our client, a newly opened Japanese immersion preschool in the Sawtelle area of West Los Angeles (opened in July). The school provides a nurturing, bilingual environment for children ages 2 to 5, focusing on Japanese language, customs, and culture.

Position Summary The Preschool Director will lead the daily operations of this new Japanese immersion program. This individual will be responsible for staff management, curriculum implementation, compliance with state licensing requirements, and creating a safe, positive, and culturally rich learning environment.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily preschool operations and ensure full compliance with California licensing standards.

Lead, train, and supervise teachers and staff, fostering a collaborative work culture.

Develop and manage a Japanese immersion curriculum that incorporates both English and Japanese learning.

Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and community members.

Support and maintain a nurturing and developmentally appropriate environment for children.

Participate in program growth, marketing, and community outreach.

Qualifications

Must include completion of the

Director’s course and at least 300 hours of preschool classroom experience.

Proven experience in early childhood education and management.

Bilingual ability in English and Japanese (native‑level Japanese not required, but strong English skills preferred).

Knowledge of early education frameworks such as

Montessori

or other child-centered philosophies is a plus.

Experience as a

preschool or kindergarten teacher

strongly preferred.

Ability to read/write basic

Hiragana and Katakana

for instructional purposes.

Why Join

Be a

founding director

of a newly opened Japanese immersion preschool with state-of-the-art facilities.

Opportunity to

build the team, shape the curriculum, and establish the school culture

from the ground up.

Supportive management and flexible working conditions for work–life balance.

Work in an environment that celebrates

bilingual education, creativity, and cultural connection.

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