People of the Word Inc.
Childcare / Preschool Director
People of the Word Inc., Orange, California, United States, 92613
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
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.
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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.
Responsibilities
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.
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