Assistant Site Director - Ponderosa/Westwood/Laurelwood Extended Learning (8801/9396/8876)

Job Summary

For more information, please email: fce_recruit@scusd.net.

About the role

Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Key areas of responsibility include but are not limited to: working collaboratively with the Site Supervisor in the development and implementation of a safe and nurturing learning environment that supports the developmental, social-emotional, and physical needs of all students; use of Positive Discipline in classroom management techniques; creating an exciting and enriched environment connected to curriculum and quality learning experiences; knowledge of and experience with Project Based Learning, STEAM, and creating developmentally appropriate curriculum; be in ratio to support the program when students are in attendance; in the absence of the Site Supervisor, the Assistant Site Supervisor will perform all duties related to program operations: problem solving, use of good judgment, communicating effectively both verbally & written, setting priorities and goals, resolving conflict, and managing time effectively, and ensuring the health and safety needs of the children are met and issues are dealt with immediately and appropriately.
• Education and Experience: AA or BA in Child Development or related field, plus 6 administration units, plus 2 adult supervision units. Two years in a supervisory role working with children TK-5th grade. Candidate must have a working knowledge or the ability to learn district-adopted software: Google Suite software, Google Hangout, Google Meet and/or Zoom, etc.: be CPR and First Aid Certified; have the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English; be able to lift 30 lbs. chest high, and pass a physical exam; be able to walk, squat, bend, and stand; and the ability to move freely to supervise and engage in indoor and outdoor activities with children.