Childcare Director

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Childcare Director for a respected faith-based nonprofit organization in San Jose, California. This is a full-time, onsite leadership opportunity overseeing the daily operations of a childcare program serving children and families within a supportive residential community. The Childcare Director will lead a team of childcare professionals, ensure compliance with state licensing requirements, oversee curriculum implementation, and foster a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment where children can thrive.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Childcare Director is responsible for the overall leadership, administration, and success of the childcare program. This role provides day-to-day operational oversight while ensuring compliance with California licensing regulations, supervising staff, managing program administration, supporting parent engagement, and maintaining a high-quality learning environment. The ideal candidate is a collaborative and mission-driven leader with a passion for early childhood education, staff development, and serving families.

PERKS

• Competitive salary of $85,000–$95,000 annually DOE
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead an established childcare program serving women and children
• Collaborative, mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Meaningful opportunity to make a lasting impact within the community

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of the childcare program while maintaining a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment.
• Supervise, coach, and develop childcare staff, volunteers, and interns while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
• Ensure compliance with all California childcare licensing regulations, maintain required documentation, and prepare for inspections and audits.
• Manage curriculum implementation, enrollment records, reporting, billing, and overall program administration.
• Build positive relationships with parents through regular communication, meetings, and family engagement activities.
• Support departmental initiatives, special projects, and continuous program improvement while advancing organizational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of five years of experience working with children, including leadership or supervisory experience within a licensed childcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of California childcare licensing regulations and program compliance.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification with a valid California Driver's License.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Vietnamese, or Cambodian.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct-hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.

Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.