Director III, Early Learning and Care (MAN-453) at Sacramento City Unified School District
About the Employer
Thank you for your interest in the Sacramento City Unified School District! For more than 160 years, SCUSD has served Sacramento families with quality public schools that prepare students for college and careers. We offer a wide variety of programs to meet different student needs in a district that reflects the diversity of our city and state. Become a Sacramento City Unified employee and join a team committed to Sacramento’s future. We approach each day with creativity and passion, knowing that the young lives we inspire are Sacramento’s next generation of leaders. Join us. You’ll love your inspiring career in the heart of Sacramento.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the supervision and direction of the assigned supervisor, the Director III, Early Learning and Care supervises and is responsible for the direct and indirect service for early care, health and education programs, advocacy, and policy initiatives related to early learning; provides leadership and management of the early learning and care programs and services of the District including the District’s Children’s Centers, before and after school childcare, Head Start Program, and State Preschool Program; provide support to center administrators and staff. Directly responsible for all areas within child development and early learning and care; and ensures the alignment and coordination of all other local, state and federal programs and initiatives for youth birth to age 8.
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree with a major in early childhood education, parent education, or related field, five to seven years of job-related administrative experience, demonstrated competence in educational leadership, and five years experience in early childhood education. Advanced degrees in related fields are preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile and proof of insurance. Hold a current Administrative Services Credential.
For full consideration include all of the following documents/information: Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted) Resume (current and up-to-date)
Requirements / Qualifications
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree with a major in early childhood education, parent education, or related field, five to seven years of job-related administrative experience, demonstrated competence in educational leadership, and five years experience in early childhood education. Advanced degrees in related fields are preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver’s license; provide personal automobile and proof of insurance. Hold a current Administrative Services Credential.
For full consideration include all of the following documents/information: Credential Copy (or Document Number listed on CTC/if enrolled in an intern program or preliminary program must provide letter from program verifying enrollment and completion of program (for intern program, letter must state you are intern eligible) Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 signed letters dated within 1 year of the application window; letters beyond 1 year or undated will not be accepted) Resume (current and up-to-date)
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Erin Findley) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note this is a vacancy for the 26-27 school year.
The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - Melinda-Iremonger@scusd.edu; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - Keyshun-Marshall@scusd.edu; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu.
Comments and Other Information
Your 3 Professional References (section after "Work Experience") must consist of at least (1) from a current supervisor*. Reference Checks will be conducted as part of the interview process.
*Internal candidates: if your current supervisor is the hiring manager (Erin Findley) you must provide a professional reference from an alternate superior (Current or former). You may not list the hiring manager as a professional reference.
Please note this is a vacancy for the 26-27 school year.
The Sacramento Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment) or bullying based on a person’s actual or perceived ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, immigration status, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or affiliation with Scouting America. For questions or complaints, contact Title IX Coordinator & Compliance Officer: Melinda Iremonger (personnel-related)— 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7446 - Melinda-Iremonger@scusd.edu; Title II ADA Coordinator (employee-related): Keyshun Marshall — 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7901 - Keyshun-Marshall@scusd.edu; Section 504 and Title II ADA Coordinator (student-related): Cameron Olson— 5735 47th Avenue. Sacramento CA, 95824 – 916.643.7912; Chief Human Resources Officer and Lead Negotiator: Cancy McArn - 5735 47th Avenue, Sacramento CA, 95824 - 916.643.7474 - Cancy-mcarn@scusd.edu.
Application Deadline
6/21/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
6/10/2026
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$135,327 - $168,954 Annually
$135,327 - $168,954 Annually
Length of Work Year
12
Employment Type
Full Time