Childcare Center Director

At Oak Tree Learning Center, we believe world-class early education should be accessible to every family. Operating full-day preschool programs across Southern California, we partner with working parents by providing high-quality, private-school-caliber education priced within reach through private pay and state subsidy partnerships (CCRC, Crystal Stairs, CCTR). We foster a warm, inclusive, and joyful environment where children, parents, teachers, and communities thrive together.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• Competitive Pay & Clear Growth: High starting salary with continuous professional development and leadership advancement pathways.
• Exceptional Perks: Deep employee childcare discounts, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and paid training days.
• Supportive Culture: Work alongside engaged executive leaders who value your ideas, support your mental well-being, and treat you like family.
• Modern Resources: Fully stocked classrooms, modern parent communication apps, and easy-to-use enrollment CRM software.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Center Operations: Oversee daily center activities, maintaining full compliance with California state licensing regulations (Title 22 / Title 5) and health/safety standards.
• Grow Student Enrollment: Conduct warm, engaging tours for prospective families and follow up with leads using our CRM software to keep classrooms full year-round.
• Mentor & Coach Teachers: Build high team morale through 1:1 coaching, monthly staff meetings, classroom support, and professional development.
• Partner with Families: Build trusting relationships with parents and assist working families with enrollment and subsidy paperwork.

Ideal Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (preferred) or Associate's Degree with required ECE director units.
• 3+ years of experience in a licensed childcare facility with supervisory or management experience.
• Strong working knowledge of California Childcare Licensing (Title 22 / Title 5).
• Tech-savvy with experience in CRM Intellikids lead tracking, Brightwheel, and Gmail.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education, team development, and community impact!

Pay: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you hold an active California Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit?
• How many years of supervisory or management experience do you have in a licensed early childhood center?
• Do you have experience using CRM software for student enrollment or managing state subsidy programs (e.g., CCRC, Crystal Stairs, CCTR)?

Work Location: In person