Centre Director

Goodstart • San Francisco, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Goodstart is hiring a Centre Director to lead the opening of its brand-new Davoren Park centre in early 2027. The role is due to start on 4 January 2027 and is full time, 38 hours per week. The Centre Director will lead the centre, support and develop its Teachers and Educators, and build meaningful relationships with children, families and the community. As the founding director, the successful candidate will shape the centre’s vision, culture and reputation, and lead a team focused on inclusion, equity and children’s wellbeing.

The Director will deliver Goodstart’s bespoke learning program, developed with global leaders in pedagogical practice, and foster reflective practice and continuous improvement. The role also involves planning for the centre’s future, building attendance and maintaining a revenue-generating business. The Director will work with allied health professionals and local services, schools and community stakeholders to support holistic outcomes for children and families, including those experiencing vulnerability.

Pay is $53.14–$71.79 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience, plus superannuation and benefits. Goodstart describes the rate as at least 12% above the award rate.

Requirements

• A Diploma or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education, or currently working towards one.
• Experience leading and managing change within education, health or community services.
• Experience delivering integrated early childhood services in areas of disadvantage.
• Proven commercial acumen, including financial and operational performance management.
• Have or obtain a valid working with children check.
• Complete the National Child Safety Foundation Training through the Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the opening of the brand-new Davoren Park centre as its founding Centre Director.
• Support and develop the centre’s Teachers and Educators.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families and communities.
• Deliver Goodstart’s bespoke learning program.
• Build and encourage a talented team of early learning professionals, sharing knowledge and fostering reflective practice and ongoing improvement.
• Work with the team to plan for the centre’s future, build the attendance pipeline and maintain a revenue-generating business.
• Build and inspire a high-performing team committed to inclusion and equity.
• Support vulnerable children and families through responsive, relationship-based leadership.
• Collaborate with allied health professionals to deliver holistic outcomes for children.
• Foster partnerships with local services, schools and community stakeholders.
• Shape the centre’s vision, culture and reputation.

Benefits

• At least 12% above the award rate.
• Up to 50% discount on childcare gap fees.
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Fitness Passport access to gyms and pools for the employee and family at a discounted price.
• Salary packaging and associated tax benefits.
• Paid professional development.
• Two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year.
• Optional free annual flu shot.
• Option to purchase extra leave.
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave.
• Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology.
• Uniform allowance.
• Employee referral program.
• Eligible Centre Directors may access external professional supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree