Center Director

Do you believe the earliest years are the most powerful? We are seeking a compassionate, visionary, and driven Center Director who understands that strong leadership, nurturing care, and intentional play create the foundation for a thriving early learning environment. This role leads overall center operations, ensures regulatory compliance, manages fiscal and enrollment systems, and partners with educators and families to deliver exceptional care and education.

To illuminate young minds for a brighter tomorrow through research-based play, safeguard every child's day, and elevate educators' liveshand in hand with families.

• Give back
• Teach 1,000 children daily
• Build lasting opportunities for our communities

Lead the overall daily operations of the preschool center

Ensure full compliance with California Title 22 and Title 5 licensing regulations and center policies

Supervise, coach, and develop teaching and administrative staff to ensure high-quality care and instruction

Create and sustain a safe, warm, and engaging learning environment across all classrooms

Oversee staffing, scheduling, ratios, and classroom coverage

Lead enrollment, admissions, tours, and family onboarding processes

Manage center budgeting, fiscal operations, and financial oversight in collaboration with leadership

Monitor operational expenses and support financial sustainability of the program

Model strong, nurturing, and responsive leadership with children, families, and staff

Oversee curriculum implementation and child assessment systems (including DRDP as applicable)

Maintain licensing readiness and lead preparation for inspections and audits

Foster a positive, collaborative, and mission-driven center culture

Serve as the primary liaison between families, staff, and leadership

• ECE units required under California Title 22 and Title 5 for Director qualification
• Must have completed administrative units
• Must hold a valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit OR be willing to obtain one upon hire
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and financial management skills
• Calm, solution-oriented, and nurturing leadership approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Previous experience as a Director or Assistant Director in a preschool setting
• Experience with budgeting, fiscal oversight, and enrollment management
• Experience with DRDP implementation and data-informed instruction
• Familiarity with Environment Rating Scale (ERS)
• Experience leading licensing visits and compliance processes
• Strong background in staff development and team leadership

• Full-Time
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications

• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Ongoing professional development and paid training
• Continued education support
• Clear pathways for career growth
• A supportive, collaborative, mission-driven environment that values educators

Lead and support teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum

Provide ongoing coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback

Ensure consistent routines while meeting individual child needs

Strengthen classroom management and positive behavior guidance practices

Ensure active supervision and child safety at all times

Maintain full compliance with licensing regulations and policies

Oversee health, sanitation, and emergency procedures

Ensure facility readiness, cleanliness, and safety standards are consistently met

Build strong, respectful, and collaborative relationships with families

Oversee enrollment, admissions, tours, and onboarding processes

Communicate program updates and respond to family needs

Support conferences, events, and family engagement initiatives

Oversee staffing, scheduling, and daily operational efficiency

Manage center budgeting, financial planning, and expense oversight

Support revenue goals through strong enrollment and retention practices

Ensure accurate documentation, records, and compliance files

Lead hiring, onboarding, and staff development processes

Collaborate with leadership on program growth and quality improvement

Uphold confidentiality and professional standards at all times

Ability to respond quickly in emergencies

Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching

Occasional lifting of children up to 40 pounds

Ability to supervise classrooms actively and continuously

Participation in facility support tasks as needed

Join Our Team

If you are ready to lead with purpose, elevate early childhood education, and be part of a community that believes in giving back and lifting one another up, we would be honored to welcome you as our Center Director.