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Posted 12 August, 2026

Program Director - Child Daycare Center

Onin Staffing
Santa Fe, NM, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:

Ōnin Staffing is hiring a Program Director for a client in the Albuquerque area. This is a direct hire opportunity with a growing child daycare center that is looking for a strong, experienced leader to oversee daily operations and support continued growth.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience running a daycare or early childhood education program and will be familiar with the regulations, compliance requirements, staffing needs, and day-to-day operations involved in managing a childcare center.

This position offers tremendous room for growth for the right candidate. Pay is commensurate with experience, with very generous compensation available for a highly qualified candidate.

Pay: $50,000–$80,000 per year
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Position Type: Direct hire
Work Location: In person

Job Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily operations of a child daycare center
  • Ensure compliance with state licensing, safety, and childcare regulations
  • Lead, support, and develop daycare staff
  • Maintain a safe, positive, and nurturing environment for children
  • Communicate professionally with parents, families, staff, and leadership
  • Support enrollment, scheduling, classroom coverage, and center operations
  • Help create and maintain policies, procedures, and operational standards
  • Ensure the center is organized, compliant, and operating efficiently
  • Support growth and long-term success of the daycare program

Skills and Experience:

Job Requirements:

  • Must have strong experience in daycare, childcare, or early childhood education operations
  • Previous leadership or program director experience preferred
  • Must understand childcare center regulations and compliance expectations
  • Must be organized, dependable, and able to lead a team
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills required
  • Must be comfortable working in person in a daycare environment
  • Must be passionate about supporting children, families, and staff
  • Must be able to pass all hiring and background requirements

Benefits:

Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Weekly pay
  • $5 prescription drugs
  • $5 doctor's visit copays
  • Free teledoctor service
  • Free counseling services
  • Life insurance included
  • Vision insurance included
  • Dental insurance included
  • Vacation and holiday pay
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Free legal services
  • Our unbeatable employee discount program
Apply now so we can hold a spot for you. We can’t wait to talk to you!

––Your Ōnin team

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Don't miss this chance to enhance your experience in a production environment while enjoying competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Plus, every Ōnin job comes with our amazing Teammate Benefits program, designed to give you the tools you need to protect your health, your money and the people and things you care about. Tools like:

Weekly Pay
$5 Prescription Drugs
$5 Doctor's Visit Copays
Free Teledoctor Service
Free Counseling Services
Life Insurance Included
Vision Insurance Included
Dental Insurance Included
Vacation and Holiday Pay
Scholarship Opportunities
NEW! 401(k) Retirement Plan
Free Legal Services
Our unbeatable employee discount program
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, Apply Now so we can hold a spot for you until we can schedule an interview. We can’t wait to talk to you!

–Your Ōnin team