Childcare Director

CityTeam is a Christian nonprofit dedicated to restoring lives through God’s transformational love. As part of our San Jose Women’s Programs, the Childcare Director plays a vital role by ensuring children experience a safe, nurturing, Christ-centered environment while their mothers pursue healing and new opportunities. We are seeking a passionate, experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic ministry setting where no two days are the same.

The Childcare Center Director for San Jose Women’s Programs is a key member of our team. Your leadership will ensure that children receive the support they need to thrive while empowering their mothers to pursue recovery, stability, and new life opportunities.

The Childcare Director will oversee the daily operations of our childcare facility, which includes:

• Infant Care (12 children)
• Preschool Care (8 children)
• Aftercare (14–20 children)

The Director will be responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children, cultivating engaging relationships with parents, and maintaining full compliance with licensing regulations. Our ideal candidate will be passionate about God’s transformational love, function well under pressure, and handle conflict and difficult situations with grace. In our ministry, no two days are ever the same, so we are looking for someone who can pivot quickly and navigate surprises and unexpected twists in a Christ-like manner.

The Childcare Director is a full-time, exempt position wrapped up in a Christian environment that values Teamwork, Accountability, Humility, Innovation, and Joy.

Essential Functions

Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership to staff, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
2. Train and supervise teachers and aides working in the childcare center.
3. Manage program data collection, billing, fee collection, and reporting.
4. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
5. Ensure that programs meet the developmental, emotional, and spiritual needs of children.
6. Stay current with state licensing requirements and ensure the facility remains fully compliant.
7. Prepare for and participate in inspections and audits by regulatory agencies.
8. Organize parent meetings and community events to promote family involvement.
9. Manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and intelligently delegate responsibilities.
10. Ensure administrative and billing processes are efficient and effective.
11. Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Please Note: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Stand or sit for prolonged periods.
• Walk, bend, twist, crawl, and kneel.
• Talk, hear, and smell.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Use hand and finger dexterity to feel, handle, and operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to drive children and parents when necessary.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• 12 units in Child Development, 3 units in Infant Care, and 3 units in Administration.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience working with children.
• Current Childcare Center Director Permit (issued by California Community Care Licensing).
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong written communication skills; experience writing reports and/or policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid CA Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual language skills (English/Spanish, Vietnamese, or Cambodian).

Work Conditions

• This job operates in a professional office environment and a residential apartment setting.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Work hours may vary depending on program scheduling needs.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications for CityTeam Ministries

• Must have an intimate, personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Must be active in a local Christian body of believers, or at least pursuing community with other Christ-followers.
• Must have compatible theology on major issues of CityTeam’s Statement of Faith.
• Must be committed to serving God and the body of Christ.

Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all possible duties, activities, or responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time to meet the needs of the ministry.