Childcare/Preschool Director

People of the Word Inc.
Orange, CA

Are you passionate about early childhood education and love leading a team in a Christ-centered environment? We are a growing, faith-based childcare and preschool program seeking a visionary Childcare Director who is ready to shape young hearts and lead with excellence.

The Childcare Director will oversee the day-to-day operations and spiritual development of our licensed childcare and preschool ministry. This person will lead with both administrative skill and a pastoral heart, ensuring compliance with all regulations while creating a joyful, safe, and Christ-focused environment for children, families, and staff.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead, train, and care for an exceptional team of early childhood educators.
  • Create a Biblically-rooted, developmentally appropriate curriculum.
  • Maintain full licensing compliance with the CA Department of Social Services.
  • Oversee staff scheduling to ensure proper classroom coverage and compliance with ratios.
  • Manage hiring, onboarding, and orientation of new staff in alignment with ministry values.
  • Provide ongoing supervision, support, and evaluation for childcare team members.
  • Build strong, gospel-centered relationships with parents and families.
  • Promote our program with excellence and expand our community reach.
  • Develop and implement plans for ministry growth, safety, outreach, and communication.
  • Participate in church staff meetings, events, and shared space coordination.

Requirements:

  • 15+ECE Units (including 3 in admin/staff relations.
  • 4+ years experience in a licensed center.
  • Strong leadership, planning, organization, and communication skills.
  • Current CPR, First Aid, and Preventative Health Certification.
  • Clean background check & current physical/immunizations.
  • A deep love for Jesus and a heart for ministry.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You:

  • Have a calling to serve children and their families in a church setting.
  • See administration as ministry and leadership as discipleship.
  • Can develop teams, implement systems, and cast vision.
  • Thrive in environments that combine excellence, creativity, and faith.

Why Join Us?

  • Our church is a thriving, multi-generational community. Our childcare ministry is growing, and we're seeking a leader who wants to grow with us - impacting lives for eternity, one child and one family at a time.

Posted 2025-09-03

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