Center Director Jobs in California
Center Director jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in early childhood education, community health, workforce development, and nonprofit programming, with openings from entry-level program coordinators stepping up through seasoned executive directors. The heaviest hiring is in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego, where established organizations like Kaiser Permanente, the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, and First 5 California-funded agencies maintain a consistent presence. The most in-demand specialties are early learning and childcare administration, behavioral health program management, and workforce center operations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team.Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
- Communicate and champion Vituity’s purpose, mission, vision, values, culture of brilliance, and strategy, ensuring widespread understanding and alignment.
- Assure compliance with all Vituity requirements and policies and communicate those requirements to all Vituity providers.
- Monitor current and future healthcare and economic trends. Assess their potential impact on the practice and local geographic region.
- Strategize and execute a comprehensive annual practice management plan that sets clear goals and objectives, continuously surpassing expectations and delivering value to patients, clients, providers, and the local community.
- Spearhead the local site's administrative management team, meticulously selecting team members and aligning their responsibilities to drive the achievement of practice goals.
- Demonstrate unwavering mastery of Vituity policies and fiduciary obligations, ensuring strict adherence from all providers.
- Exemplify Vituity's Partnership Principles by fostering open communication and transparent decision-making, such as conducting annual reviews of administrative stipends and scheduling preferences.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of hospital expectations and rigorously uphold compliance with all contract terms.
- Monitor operational and quality metrics and implement Vituity initiatives and operational programs to continually improve performance.
- Continuously assess and improve operational processes, leveraging technology and best practices to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
- Monitor site financial performance and identify and create new areas for growth and revenue.
- Develop an expertise and understanding of the yearly budget, financial performance measures and monitoring systems, and billing and reimbursement issues / systems.
- Improve patient census and billing practice statistics to optimize reimbursement for the practice.
- Maintain awareness and interactions with payers such as significant IPA’s, Medical Groups, Foundations, ACO’s associated with the hospital / health system.
- Execute efficient recruitment, onboarding, and training processes for new providers, ensuring the practice is staffed with highly qualified professionals.
- Provide learning and development opportunities and mentoring to providers and staff to enhance their clinical acumen, leadership skills and overall professional growth.
- Evaluate the performance of physicians and PA / NPs in compliance with Vituity policies and guidelines.
- Monitor physician competencies with progressive improvement using appropriate metrics. Counsel, suspend, or remove staff from the schedule as necessary in compliance with Vituity polices / guidelines.
- Actively participate in contract negotiations in conjunction with the Regional Director.
- Develop, foster, and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with hospital leadership, nursing staff and other healthcare team members.
- Ensure practice is appropriately represented and demonstrates their value through leadership roles (as applicable) and/or participation with hospital management, medical staff leadership, Medical Executive, Medical Staff and other hospital committees, and within the local community.
- Licensed physician as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from an accredited medical school and completion of residency through an accredited residency program required.
- Maintain membership and privileges on Hospital’s medical staff and comply with and abide by the bylaws, rules and regulations, and the policies and procedures of Hospital’s medical staff where services are being provided required.
- Physician Partnership status required.
- Five (5) years or more experience in a leadership role required.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Superior clinical skills.
- Interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to motivate a team.
- Project Management.
- Effectively collaborate with diverse individuals and multiple locations.
- Relationship building.
- Technical skills.
- Strong accounting and finance understanding.
Saint Agnes Medical Center – Fresno, California
- Level III Trauma Center.
- 436-bed facility with a closed ICU.
- 18-20 encounters per day.
- No procedures or vent management required.
- Specialized services including Advanced Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and more.
- Integrated Vituity Hospitalist and ER teams provide a collaborative and supportive environment.
- Fresno, California, is a vibrant city in the heart of the Central Valley, offering a mix of urban amenities and access to natural beauty.
- Known for its proximity to iconic landmarks like Yosemite National Park and Sequoia National Park, Fresno provides outdoor enthusiasts with endless opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring giant sequoias.
- The city is rich in culture, with attractions such as the Fresno Art Museum, Forestiere Underground Gardens, and vibrant local markets.
- Residents enjoy a warm Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and mild winters, perfect for year-round outdoor activities.
- The cost of living is affordable compared to coastal cities, and the community boasts excellent schools, local events, and a welcoming atmosphere.
- Fresno’s central location offers easy access to nearby cities like San Francisco and Los Angeles, making it a prime place for both work and play.
Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.
- Superior Health Plan Options
- Dental, Vision, HSA, life and ADD coverage, and more
- Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
- Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
- Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
- EAP and travel assistance included
- Student loan refinancing discounts
- Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
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What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in center director jobs across California.
- Active California Child Development Program Director Permit or equivalent California-issued credential
- Bachelor's degree in education, social work, public administration, or a related field
- Three or more years of supervisory or program management experience in a relevant field
- Demonstrated knowledge of California Community Care Licensing Division regulations and compliance requirements
- Experience managing budgets, grants, or government-funded program contracts in California
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for staff leadership and community stakeholder engagement
Center Director Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a center director in California?
The most common path is earning a California Child Development Program Director Permit, issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, which requires a qualifying degree with coursework in child development plus supervised field experience. Directors overseeing licensed childcare facilities must also satisfy the California Community Care Licensing Division site-director qualifications. For community health or workforce development centers, a relevant bachelor's or master's degree combined with program management experience is the typical entry point.
Which companies hire center directors in California?
Employers hiring center directors in California right now include Carbon Health, Mathnasium, and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's large network of Title IV-funded childcare agencies, county behavioral health departments, and federally designated workforce development boards means the employer pool is broader here than in most states.
Which California cities have the most center director jobs?
San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Sacramento have the most center director openings in California. Los Angeles dominates because of its sheer size and its concentration of Head Start agencies, community health centers, and county-funded social service organizations, while San Francisco and San Diego add volume through their dense nonprofit sectors and large healthcare systems that run patient-facing program centers.
Are there remote center director jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Center director roles are typically on-site by nature because they involve direct oversight of staff, facilities, and in-person programs. About 33% of center director openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in workforce development, grant administration, or regional oversight roles where the leadership function is less tied to a single physical location.
How can I get hired as a center director in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a site supervisor or lead teacher role at a California Community Care Licensing-regulated childcare center, then pursuing the California Child Development Program Director Permit while working. Large California operators such as county Office of Education childcare networks and Head Start grantees regularly promote from within. Adjacent roles like program coordinator, case manager, or family services specialist are common lateral moves that count toward the supervisory hours many director positions require.
Where can I find and apply to center director jobs in California?
You can find and apply to center director jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings across early childhood education, community health, workforce development, and nonprofit sectors. Find the roles that fit your experience and apply directly through each listing.
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