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Date Posted 11/6/2025 Contact Rich Gregory805-496-2419 314 Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
80,000 - 110,000 Bi-weekly Length of Work Year 1 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary
Position Title: Early Childhood Center Director Reports To: Principal Summary: Ascension Lutheran Early Childhood Center (ECC) is a premier early childhood education center in Thousand Oaks, CA. Our 32 teachers and administrators provide 193 students with a loving Christian community that is rooted in nature, where our young learners have large amounts of time to investigate, explore, and have hands-on learning experiences. Our teachers facilitate problem-solving, encourage collaboration, and foster independent thinkers through play-based opportunities. We believe the ECC is a critical mission of Ascension Lutheran Church. In August of 2020, we built a modern 14,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility with 10 classrooms and a multipurpose room where we host classes open to the wider community. Our Early Childhood Center program has been in place since 1963, and we have consistently had an active waiting list for enrollment. The ECC Director is a member of the “One Ascension” executive leadership team that collaborates and shapes culture for the broader organization. The ECC Director provides vision, leadership, and management for all aspects of the early education program for Ascension Early Childhood Center, which includes the Infant/Toddler program and the Preschool Program at Ascension Lutheran School. Our Vision is to nurture the whole child, establishing a lifelong learner and a foundation of faith. Our Five Strategic Goals state: We strive to Create Wise Stewards of God’s Creation, to Develop a Heart of Service in Every Student, to Inspire Life-Long Learners, to Nurture the Whole Child, and to Foster a Welcoming Christ-Centered Community. This is a full-time, exempt position with benefits that include paid time off, health care, and 6% of salary contribution to a 403b retirement account. Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Direct daily operations of the ECC in compliance with Community Care Licensing and
Requirements / QualificationsQualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Master’s Degree Preferred • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of early childhood education • Experience in early childhood center administration or management strongly preferred • Must meet requirements to obtain a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Children’s Center Supervision Permit from the California Department of Education • Nature Explore Experience preferred, commitment to the philosophy required • Experience with or knowledge of RIE (Resources for Infant Education) • Outstanding administrative abilities • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to use with the staff, parents, and students • An open outlook, a vision to plan into the future, and be innovative in the planning process. • Be able to work as a team member of the School Staff and the One Ascension leadership team. • Promote a cooperative spirit among staff members and a collaborative culture. • An active Christian faith.
Requirements / QualificationsQualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; Master’s Degree Preferred • Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of early childhood education • Experience in early childhood center administration or management strongly preferred • Must meet requirements to obtain a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Children’s Center Supervision Permit from the California Department of Education • Nature Explore Experience preferred, commitment to the philosophy required • Experience with or knowledge of RIE (Resources for Infant Education) • Outstanding administrative abilities • Strong interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills to use with the staff, parents, and students • An open outlook, a vision to plan into the future, and be innovative in the planning process. • Be able to work as a team member of the School Staff and the One Ascension leadership team. • Promote a cooperative spirit among staff members and a collaborative culture. • An active Christian faith.
Comments and Other Information Work Environment The ECC Director will work in the Early Childhood Center, which includes offices, a conference room, classrooms, and outdoor play areas. The ECC Director will need to ascend and descend stairs, steps, or similar uneven surfaces to access required work areas and may be exposed to inclement weather. The ECC Director must be able to lift 15 pounds at times, adjusting to moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions, use repeating motions that may include the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and stand, sit, stoop, bend, or twist. Comments and Other InformationWork Environment The ECC Director will work in the Early Childhood Center, which includes offices, a conference room, classrooms, and outdoor play areas. The ECC Director will need to ascend and descend stairs, steps, or similar uneven surfaces to access required work areas and may be exposed to inclement weather. The ECC Director must be able to lift 15 pounds at times, adjusting to moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions, use repeating motions that may include the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and stand, sit, stoop, bend, or twist. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY