Center Director (Early Childhood Education)- Hayward
$73,000–$82,000 year
On-siteHayward, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead, support, and develop staff to ensure effective program delivery and oversee center operations while maintaining compliance with California regulations and Head Start standards. Foster a safe, inclusive environment by collaborating with families, conducting regular classroom observations, and reviewing lesson plans. Manage administrative functions including staffing, budgeting, hiring, and reporting, while ensuring accurate documentation of child development and program activities. Monitor parent involvement through meetings and contacts, handle emergency situations, and serve as a liaison to licensing representatives and community agencies.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a closely related field (with 12 semester units in child development if degree is related)
- Valid California Child Development Site Supervisor or Program Director Permit (or official verification of pending application)
- Must maintain permit through required continuing education
- Minimum of two years of teaching or administrative experience in a publicly funded preschool or child development program, including one year in a supervisory role
- Valid California driver's license
- Proof of auto insurance
- Annual DMV check
- Completion of 15 hours of preventive health practices training
- Current pediatric first aid and CPR certification
- Strong knowledge of early childhood development and inclusive programming for ages 0–5
- Experience working in multi-cultural, interdisciplinary settings and with community agencies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Successful completion of criminal background clearance
- Health requirements (physical exam, TB test, immunizations)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related computer programs
- Ability to supervise children safely indoors and outdoors
- Lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Stand or walk for up to two hours
- Perform bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and reaching
- Provide visual and auditory supervision in varied environments
- Travel locally for meetings, training, and events, including occasional evenings
Desired Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
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