Remote Child Care Director Jobs
Remote Child Care Director jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first organizations and distributed teams in education management, nonprofit services, and early childhood program administration. Employers hiring remotely right now include JBS INTERNATIONAL, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Hazel Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Child Care Registrar, Bureau of Childcare
- DEPT OF HEALTH/MENTAL HYGIENE
Posted on
11/06/2026
- Full-time
Location
BROOKLYN
- No exam required
Department
Child Care
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Job Description
DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:
- Assist child care providers by performing liaison functions between City and State agencies, community groups, parents and the general public.
- Assist licensed providers in interpreting and complying with applicable State and City Child Care Regulations.
- Instruct the public on how to make a complaint about a child care program that appears unsafe, unhealthy or operating illegally.
- Coordinate outreach and provide technical assistance to child care providers to assist with attaining or renewing a license to provide services.
- Perform related case management and office support work in the review of required documentation from child care providers.
- Conduct presentations and workshops to community-based organizations, government agencies and the general public to promote the importance of selecting licensed Child Care options.
- Selected candidates will be expected to travel to Albany, NY for training and elsewhere throughout the State for an annual NYS Regulator’s meeting. Expenses paid by the agency.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Strong communication, analytic and observational skills;
- Strong Computer skills;
- Highly organized, excellent attention to details and solution oriented;
- Experience with data entry and querying large data sets a plus
Why you should work for us:
- Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal/state loan forgiveness and repayment assistance programs that lessen your payments or even fully forgive your full balance. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website (https://studentaid.gov/pslf/)
- Benefits: City employees are entitled to unmatched benefits such as:
o additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
o a public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
o a tax-deferred savings program and
o a robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.
- Work From Home Policy: Depending on your position, you may be able to work up to two days during the week from home.
Established in 1805, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC Health Department) is the oldest and largest health department in the U.S., dedicated to protecting and improving the health of NYC. Our mission is to safeguard the health of every resident and cultivate a city where everyone, regardless of age, background, or location, can achieve their optimal health. We provide a wide array of programs and services focused on food and nutrition, anti-tobacco support, chronic disease prevention, HIV/AIDS treatment, family and child health, environmental health, mental health, and social justice initiatives. As the primary population health strategist and policy authority for NYC, with a rich history of public health initiatives and scientific advancements, from addressing the 1822 yellow fever outbreak to the COVID-19 pandemic, we serve as a global leader in public health innovation and expertise.
Come join us and help to continue our efforts in making a difference in the lives of all New Yorkers!
The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Sye-Eun Ahn, Director of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, at sahn1@health.nyc.gov or 347-396-6549.
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE - 56057
Minimum Qualifications
Qualification Requirements
1. High school graduation or equivalent and three years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
809830
Posted until
01/05/2027
Title code
56057
Civil service title
COMMUNITY ASSOCIATE
Title classification
Non-Competitive-5
Business title
Child Care Registrar, Bureau of Childcare
- Experience level: Experienced (non-manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
195 Montague St Brooklyn 11201
- Category: Constituent Services & Community Programs
Child Care Registrar, Bureau of Childcare
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote child care director jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field
- Active state childcare director credential or equivalent licensing as required by jurisdiction
- Minimum of two to five years of experience in a supervisory or lead role at a childcare facility
- Working knowledge of state childcare licensing regulations and health and safety standards
- Experience managing staff recruitment, scheduling, training, and performance evaluations
- Proficiency with childcare management software for enrollment tracking, billing, and reporting
Tips for Your Remote Child Care Director Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote child care director openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly. Remote postings at distributed organizations fill fast, so checking for new listings regularly and applying promptly matters.
Prove your async management experience upfront
Remote employers want to know you can direct staff and manage compliance without daily in-person check-ins. Lead your resume with specific examples of coordinating teams, tracking licensing requirements, or overseeing curriculum rollouts through written updates, video calls, or shared project tools.
Build a remote-ready documentation portfolio
Child care directors working remotely rely on written systems to keep programs compliant and staff aligned. Bring sample staff handbooks, incident documentation templates, or program audit summaries to your interviews to show you can run operations through clear, written process rather than presence.
Signal fluency with remote collaboration tools
Name the specific platforms you use to manage teams and families at a distance, whether that's a childcare management system, video conferencing software, or shared documentation tools. Remote hiring managers screen for comfort with async communication from the first round.
Remote Child Care Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote child care director job?
Target remote-first education management companies, nonprofit networks, and distributed early childhood program operators, as these are the employers most likely to hire child care directors without requiring on-site presence. Remote employers screen heavily for self-direction, clear written communication, and demonstrated experience managing staff or programs across multiple locations. Showing you can run compliance, curriculum oversight, and team coordination asynchronously gives your application a strong edge.
Which companies hire remote child care directors?
Companies hiring remote child care directors right now include JBS INTERNATIONAL, New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and Hazel Health, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first education organizations, distributed nonprofit networks, and multi-site early childhood program operators that manage staff and families across locations without a central physical office.
Can you get a remote child care director job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level director roles are harder to land because employers expect you to manage compliance, staff, and families with minimal supervision from day one. Your strongest path is through remote education coordinator or program assistant roles at distributed organizations, building a record of independent project ownership. Demonstrating strong written communication and familiarity with remote collaboration tools helps substitute for direct director experience.
Do you need a degree for remote child care director jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh demonstrated program management experience, state licensing knowledge, and a record of running compliant early childhood operations more heavily than a specific degree. That said, roles tied to accredited programs or large nonprofit networks often list a bachelor's in early childhood education or a related field as a baseline requirement, so a degree strengthens your candidacy for those openings.
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