Child Care Center Director

Child Care Center Director Little Hearts Alameda LLC Alameda, CA Job Details Full-time $60,000 - $70,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Childcare Referral program Qualifications Early childhood education center experience CPR Certification Program management Master's degree First Aid Certification Associate's degree Early Childhood Education Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Food service management

Full Job Description Job Details Job Type:

Full-Time |

Exempt Schedule:

Monday-Friday Pay:

$60,000 - $70,000 per year,

DOE Location:

In-Person —

Alameda, CA Reports To:

Executive Director Benefits Paid time off (vacation and sick leave) Paid holidays including MLK Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (2 days), and a one-week winter holiday break Childcare discount for employees' enrolled children Professional development support and continuing education opportunities Health insurance Dental and vision insurance Collaborative, family-oriented team culture rooted in respect and shared purpose Supportive, family-oriented team environment About Us Little Seeds Children's Center and Peter Pan Schools is a licensed early childhood education program serving infants through Pre-Kindergarten across multiple Alameda locations. We are a close-knit, family-oriented community where quality caregiving, play-based learning, and genuine love for children drive everything we do. Job Summary The Site Director is responsible for leading all aspects of site operations in full compliance with Title 22 California Child Care Licensing Regulations and the standards established by the Executive Director and Board of Directors. This role ensures a safe, kind, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for every child enrolled, while cultivating a high-performing, mission-aligned staff team and maintaining strong relationships with families and the broader community. The Site Director reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as the primary operational leader of the assigned site, setting the tone for program quality, staff culture, and family experience. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Program Leadership & Compliance Grow enrollments by giving timely responses to new enrollment inquiries, schedule tours, conduct open houses, help with marketing and advertisements. Ensure full compliance with Title 22 Community Child Care Licensing regulations across all areas: safety, facilities, teacher-to-child ratios, staff records, program delivery, and family communications Oversee the planned program of daily activities with attention to each child's safety, nutrition, health, physical, emotional, and educational needs Supervise classroom schedules, playground rotations, and teacher lesson plans to ensure a balanced, developmentally appropriate curriculum Plan and maintain a yearly calendar of holidays, special events, parent functions, and staff development training (with Executive Director approval) Coordinate enrichment visitors and supplemental programming to enhance children's experiences Staff Supervision & Development Recruit, onboard, supervise, and evaluate all site staff; promote positive morale and professional growth Assign and track staff hours; monitor absences, tardiness, vacation, sick leave, and injury leave for payroll accuracy Plan and facilitate monthly staff meetings Coordinate and implement staff training, including onboarding of new programs and best practices in early childhood education Address and resolve staff performance and conduct issues promptly and professionally Family & Community Relations Build and maintain warm, professional relationships with families; be consistently available to address questions and concerns Conduct parent conferences as needed; prepare and distribute family communications with Executive Director approval Represent the school positively in the community; support enrollment growth through tours and outreach Maintain full enrollment at the site; conduct prospective family tours and complete enrollment contracts and paperwork Administrative & Financial Operations Manage site operations within the approved budget; oversee purchasing of equipment and supplies Maintain accurate and current records: child attendance, discipline logs, staff files, parent complaints, workers' comp claims, enrollment contracts, and all collected funds Maintain an up-to-date inventory of site equipment and supplies; report replacement or repair needs to the Executive Director immediately Manage custodial and maintenance staff; report facility issues promptly Assist the Executive Director in setting and reviewing policies for admissions, attendance, tuition, and educational programming Health, Safety & Incident Management Maintain clean, orderly, and attractive facilities at all times Report any major child or staff injury to the Executive Director immediately Oversee the site's food service program to ensure it runs safely and in compliance with applicable regulations Respond to and manage on-site emergencies and problems with professionalism and urgency Minimum Qualification Requirements Must meet one of the following per Title 22, Section 101215.1: 12 ECE/CD units (incl. child development, family/community, curriculum) + 3 admin units + 4 years teaching in a licensed center; OR Associate's degree or higher in ECE/Child Development + 2 years teaching in a licensed center; OR Valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit (or higher) All candidates must also have: 3 units Infant/Toddler coursework (CDSS requirement) DOJ, FBI, and CACI criminal record clearance Current TB clearance and immunizations (MMR, Tdap, Influenza or waiver) Current CPR/First Aid and Preventive Health & Safety certifications AB1207 Mandated Reporter Certificate and

LIC 9108

completion Some previous leadership experience at a childcare center Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Educational Leadership 3+ years of experience in a Site Director, Center Director, or Program Supervisor role Demonstrated experience with growing enrollment, community outreach, and family engagement Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills Equal Opportunity Employer Little Hearts Alameda LLC / Little Seeds Children's Center / Peter Pan Schools is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of national or ethnic origin, religion, sex or gender, age, politics, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the community we serve.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person