Top 24 Preschool director Jobs in Oakland, Ca

Head Start Program Director
City of Oakland, CA —Oakland, CA
- $164,730.84 - $202,265.88 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Education
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
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Senior Director of Early Childhood Education
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $165,000 - $195,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Master's degree
- Preschool
- Education
Child Care Director
Four Corners Academy —Vallejo, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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HIRING DIRECTOR FOR PRESCHOOL ASAP
Private —Corte Madera, CA
- $30 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Team management
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Site Director at Parkside Intermediate School
KinderCare Education —San Bruno, CA
- $24.65 - $34.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Center Director
Learn & Play Montessori —Moraga, CA
- $28 - $32 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Director
Brave Christian Schools —Dublin, CA
- $95,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- 5 years
- Master's degree
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Preschool Teacher/Director
Rohoboth Preschool & Daycare —San Leandro, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Preschool Director/Site Supervisor
Supreme Kids Academy —San Pablo, CA
- $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Center Director I
SPANISH SPEAKING UNITY COUNCIL —Oakland, CA
- $34.74 - $37.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Classroom
- Spanish
- 403(b) matching
- Commuter assistance
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Assistant Director at Walnut Boulevard KinderCare
KinderCare Education —Walnut Creek, CA
- $26.30 - $30.70 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Teacher/Daycare Director
Rohoboth Preschool & Daycare —San Leandro, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Preschool
- Team management
- Children
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Spanish Preschool Center Director
KSS Immersion Preschools —Oakland, CA
- $70,000 - $82,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Director – Early Childhood Education
Meaningful Beginnings —San Francisco, CA
- From $75,000 a year
- Email
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Director of Preschool
Snowflakes Montessori —Fremont, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Assistant Director of Family Engagement (ECE)
Jewish Community Center of the East Bay —Berkeley, CA
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Adults
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Preschool/Daycare Director
Rohoboth Preschool & Daycare —San Leandro, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Children
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
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Site Director at Sacred Heart Schools
KinderCare Education —Atherton, CA
- $24.65 - $34.55 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Head Start Program Director

City of Oakland, CA -
Oakland, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$164,730.84 - $202,265.88 a year
4 days ago

Benefits

Commuter assistance
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Staff supervision
Team leadership
Social service program staff supervision
Personnel management in education

Full Job Description

The Position

To view the full Recruitment Brochure click HERE
This recruitment may close at any time,
interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

The Head Start Program Director reports to the Director of Human Services, or their designee, leads a team of professionals, and is responsible for the direction, management, and implementation of the Head Start/Early Head Start Birth-to-Five program. The Head Start Program Director continuously monitors the progress on meeting child outcomes and school readiness goals with the deliberate intent of meeting or exceeding the national average for child outcomes. The position oversees 6 direct reports, a department budget of $25 million, and staff of 100.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the division, establishing priorities, goals, policies, performance standards, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

Build and sustain collaborative relationships with the Head Start Policy Council, Advisory Board, Mayor’s Office, City leadership, County, State and Federal partners, regulatory agencies, delegate partners, and community stakeholders.

Ensure high-quality, culturally responsive child development services aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and California early childhood education standards and Community Care licensing.

Oversee fiscal management, including budget development, financial oversight, contract administration, invoice processing, payments and pursuit of grants and alternative funding sources.

• Review budgets, checking that expenditures align with allowable uses, and watching for early signs of risk – whether in financial reports, staffing patterns or enrollment data. • Direct and coordinate division operations, ensuring consistency in policy implementation and effective collaboration with external agencies, consultants, and vendors.

Recruit, supervise, and develop staff; address public inquiries and eligibility determinations; and provide technical assistance to community partners.

Establish community engagement, education and training programs for clients, partners and members of the public. This could be townhalls or listening sessions.

To learn more about the position and to view the full recruitment brochure, click HERE

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will be an experienced program administrator with strong business acumen, staff management, problem-solving skills, crisis management abilities, fiscal stewardship, change management and a demonstrated track record of fostering a culture of collaboration, high performance, service excellence, and accountability in a transparent manner. This individual should bring deep expertise in systematically collecting, analyzing, presenting and using data, including Head Start Performance Standards to drive programmatic and operational decisions that improve outcomes for children.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Mission-driven, community-centered leadership with a clear commitment to equity and positive outcomes for children and families.

Deep Head Start/Early Childhood expertise, with a strong command of compliance, monitoring, and performance standards (comfortable navigating multiple funding streams and regulations).

Politically astute and publicly accountable; able to operate effectively in a transparent environment with public meetings, community advocates, and multiple oversight bodies.

Relationship builder with presence; able to partner with Policy Council, Advisory Board/ City leadership, unions, providers, and cross-department stakeholders.

Operational strength and systems mindset; able to stabilize and improve systems, staffing structures, and service delivery across multiple sites and program models.

Talent and culture leader who deploys a strong strategy in hiring, retaining, developing, coaching, and building healthy team dynamics.

Minimum Requirements for Application

The following qualifications are guidelines, as the appointing authority has broad discretion in filling exempt positions.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, human services, education, health services, sociology, psychology, or closely related field. Master’s degree in a related field is desirable.

Experience: Five (5) years of responsible supervisory or managerial experience in human services program administration. Experience in federally funded programs is desirable.

License: Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties

To learn more about the position and to view the full recruitment brochure, click HERE

Supplemental Information

THE PROCESS

The process for the Program Director position will begin with the screening of applications, resumes, and cover letters by The Hawkins Company. The most qualified candidates will be contacted to arrange a screening interview, which will determine who advances to the interview phase. Interviews will be conducted likely with a panel of technical experts and other stakeholders familiar with the position and with internal representatives. Final candidates will be interviewed by the Human Services Director and the program’s governing bodies.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This comprehensive package reflects the City’s commitment to attracting and retaining top talent in public service. The salary range for this position is $164,730.84 - $202,265.88 annually. Salary is negotiable within the defined range depending on qualifications. Benefits include generous medical insurance, life insurance, automobile allowance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, management leave, public sector retirement (CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 classic member; 2% @ 62 new PEPRA member), and voluntary deferred compensation. Click on the link for the city’s Benefits Matrix 2026 Benefits Matrix.

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining the background and experience that make you the ideal candidate, electronically, to [email protected] by August 16, 2026. Applicants who apply by the deadline will receive first consideration. The position remains open until filled. For additional information or questions, please contact Yonnine Hawkins Garr at 323-252-1655, yonnine@ thehawkinscompany.com or Will Hawkins at 310-703- 4474, [email protected] or Tisa Jones, at 213-309-7984, [email protected].

To learn more about the position and to view the full recruitment brochure, click HERE

The City of Oakland is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and offers comprehensive health and wellness services along with an array of other benefits for most positions. Benefits may include*:

CalPERS Medical
Dental
Vision
Medical Waiver Plan – Cash-In-Lieu
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Benefits
Group & Supplemental Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Guaranteed Ride Home (GRH)
Pension Benefits
Deferred Compensation

Specific benefits may vary depending on the assigned specific bargaining unit.

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preschool director jobs in oakland, ca

Head Start Program Director

Senior Director of Early Childhood Education

Child Care Director

HIRING DIRECTOR FOR PRESCHOOL ASAP

Site Director at Parkside Intermediate School

Assistant Center Director

Preschool Director

Preschool Teacher/Director

Preschool Director/Site Supervisor

Center Director I

Assistant Director at Walnut Boulevard KinderCare

Preschool Teacher/Daycare Director

Spanish Preschool Center Director

Director – Early Childhood Education

Director of Preschool

Assistant Director of Family Engagement (ECE)

Preschool/Daycare Director

Site Director at Sacred Heart Schools

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