About The RoleProvides supervision and administrative support to teaching staff and children, provides ongoing communication with public and private agencies, and support to families in a center with three or more classrooms or in a center designated as requiring a Center Director by the Deputy or Executive Director.
What You'll Be Doing - Responsible for scheduling staff in accordance with licensing requirements and site needs.
- Manage all aspects of employee relations for all teaching staff in the center, i.e. interviewing, hiring, and terminations.
- Responsible for maintaining enrollment at capacity.
- Reviews performance of staff, substitutes, student teachers and volunteers.
- Responsible for meeting all licensing regulations, agency policies & procedures and the Education Code as applicable.
- Responsible for accurate update of records on site including but not limited to: enrollment, attendance, meal counts, daily logs, curriculum, child observations, and parent participation.
- Conducts monthly site meetings.
- Conducts quarterly Parent Advisory Council meetings.
- Is the legal designee to send and/or receive legal documents (i.e. restraining orders, suspected child abuse report, unusual incident reports, etc.)
- Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees.
- Provides a pleasant, safe, and clean environment for children and staff.
- Assures that maintenance is completed in a timely fashion.
- Assures that fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly.
- Maintains quarterly health and safety checklist.
- Keeps inventory orders and purchases site supplies as needed.
- Provides developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children.
- Using a team approach, implements the individual goals and objectives that are set for each child through their IFSP, IEP, or developmental assessment.
- Greets children, parents, staff and guests.
- Meets the individual needs and interests of children in relation to their cultural, social and economic background.
- Provides quality services to children and their families in accordance with NAEYC standards.
- Works as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of Kidango.
- Participates in activities that furthers own professional growth.
- Provides accurate information. Give tours of sites and classrooms.
- Maintains and encourages professional, positive, constructive communication with staff and families.
- Develops and maintains positive communication with public and private agencies (including school districts, regional centers, landlords, etc.)
- Represents the Agency at community functions as needed.
- Assists other centers when requested.
- All other duties as assigned by Regional Director, Deputy Director or Executive Director
Preferred qualifications- A.A. in Early Childhood Education
- 2 years teaching and 2 years of supervision experience
- Meet Title 5 and Title 22 requirements to qualify as a fully qualified site director plus 3 units of administration and 3 units of infant care if directing an infant program.
- Site Supervisor Permit from the Department of Education Required
- Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
- Required to be a mandated abuse reporter
- Ability to provide leadership and accept responsibility
- Bilingual is a plus
- Required CPR/First Aid Training Certification
- Completion CCL Record Keeping Component; 16 hours of health and safety training which includes 1 hour of nutrition training
- Ability to provide leadership, accept responsibility, work independently and set own goals in a professional manner.
- Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
Compensation
$91,727.76-$91,727.76 USD
Additional Requirements- Must pass a health screening and TB test
- Must pass background fingerprint clearance
- Valid Driver License
- Must be 18 years or older
- The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
- The employee will be required to use hands for computer work, answering phone calls, etc.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Perks- An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
- Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
- A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
