Ideal Opportunity for a current Rockstar Assistant Director Who is Ready to Become a Director at a Christian-Based, Child-Centered Preschool

START DATE: JULY 14, 2025

COMPENSATION: $77,000 Equivalent Salary

FULL-TIME, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

LOCATION: PLACENTIA/ YORBA LINDA/ FULLERTON/ BREA

We are looking for a qualified and energetic early education assistant director or director looking to direct a Christian-based, early education program in alignment with licensing requirements and focused on the needs of the children. The ideal candidate enjoys nurturing families of the Preschool and Infant Center and has the desire to build and lead a team.

As a pillar in the community, we set standards to attract the best families, teachers, and staff, making it fun again to lead and manage in the early education space. Our secret sauce is the ability to teach our Director a step-by-step, proven process to find their dream team and avoid teacher burnout.

Your teachers and staff will feel appreciated and supported, enjoy their days, love their students, and truly be ALL IN on you. We elevate the expectation, and the best teachers will want to work for you!

As a leader in the preschool, the Director has the UNIQUE opportunity to make some extra cash and consult with other schools and directors.

We provide a wide range of activities in a developmentally appropriate setting serving children from 6 weeks to 36 months old with an additional Toddler Program for children 18 months - 36 months, and a licensed preschool servicing children ages two to six years old with a licensed capacity of 114 full time equivalent students.

Operating the Preschool and Infant Center safely and in accordance with licensing is the #1 priority, but the best candidate understands the importance family and faith play in running the day-to-day.

Key Responsibilities:

Facilities that WOW families measured by a minimum of 10 5-star reviews on YELP by the end of October, 2025
Maintain an average Family Net Promoter score of 70+
Zero licensing violations
Recruit, hire, and retain 5-Star Teachers that families adore measured by each teacher receiving at least one email or other documented compliment per month from a program family
Profitably manage the campus by being at or ahead of plan to the financial model
Low-to-no teacher turnover (15% attrition or less per year) while maintaining an average Staff Net Promoter score of 50+ based on quarterly surveys
Follow-up with every new family inquiry within 5 hours (7 days per week between 10am - 8pm)
Enrollment at 90% of licensed capacity by September 15, 2026

Benefits and Perks:

Health Insurance
13 Paid Holidays
15 Days PTO
50% Discounted Tuition

We believe that Early Education Leaders are pivotal to the success of the children and the growth of the community.

Our entire team shares the following Core Values:

Healthy We are Souled out to staying fit in our Faith, Family, Fitness, Finances, and Friendships because we recognize that our personal life comes to work with us.

Humble We stay humble so we don't stumble. We lack excessive ego or concerns about status and self.

Human Skills We practice people smarts. We are emotionally intelligent and have common sense about people. We practice good judgment and understand the impact of our words and actions.

Hustle We are always looking for more-more things to do, more to learn, more responsibility. We rarely have to be pushed by a direct report to work harder because we are self-motivated and diligent. We are constantly anticipating and thinking about the next step and the next opportunity.

Our mission is for YOU to succeed.

Director Ideal Skills & Characteristics:

Three years working as a lead teacher and/or assistant director in a preschool with an infant care program
B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field
Directors credential or equivalent (as required by state regulations)
Even temperament to gracefully handle day-to-day situations
Nurturing demeanor to advise and thoughtfully listen to parents, teachers and staff
Above-average MS Office skills - Excel, Word, etc.
Limber and adaptable to different personalities and circumstances
POSITION REQUIRES completing Title 22 Guidelines and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of State laws and licensing requirements.

COMPENSATION: $77,000 Equivalent Salary

APPLICATION PROCESS

Apply Online
Complete The ALL IN Assessment (approx. 35 minutes) Note: Qualified candidates are emailed the link to complete the assessment
Submit Proof of CCLD Requirements for Qualified Teacher and/or Assistant Director (Transcripts, Certificates, etc.)
Initial Zoom Interview (approx. 20 minutes)
Complete Additional Assessments (approx. 8 minutes)
Zoom Interview 2 (approx. 90 minutes)
Zoom Interview 3 (approx. 60 minutes)
Onsite TEST DRIVE DAY (4 hours PAID at a flat rate of $125)
Reference Checks
Prior to the offering of employment, the applicant's resume, transcripts, and other supporting documentation may be subject to review and approval by the Licensing Analyst assigned to our center by Community Care Licensing
Offer of Employment

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Director candidates shall have completed one of the following prior to employment as specified per Title 22 Section: 101215.1:

(1) High school graduation or GED; completion, with passing grades, of 15 semester or equivalent quarter units as specified in (h)(1)(A) and (h)(1)(B) below at an accredited or approved college or university; and at least four years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

(A) Three of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall be in administration or staff relations.

(B) Nine of the 15 units required in (h)(1) above shall include courses that cover the general areas of child growth and development, or human growth and development; child, family and community, or child and family; and program/curriculum.

(C) At least three of the 15 Units Required shall be related to the care of infants per 101415(c)

(2) An associate of arts degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development; and at least two years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

(A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations.

(B) At least three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be related to the care of infants

(3) A bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood education or child development; and at least one year of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or comparable group child care program.

(A) Three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be in administration or staff relations.

(B) At least three semester or equivalent quarter units shall be related to the care of infants

(4) A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of Community Care Licensing Components I and III

16 hours of health and safety training pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 1596.866

Pediatric CPR and First Aid certified with the ability to act quickly and appropriately during emergencies and hazardous situations

Must have current immunization shots: including MMR, Tdap, TB test, Influenza Shot, or waiver

Must be able to safely lift up to 50 lbs

Must be able to routinely carry, bend, kneel, sit on small furniture and sit on the floor

Completion of State required forms, reports, and Criminal Background Check Clearance.

Prior employment references will be validated.