Center Director I (The Plaza)

About the role

Provides 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.

Responsibilities

• Schedules staff in accordance with licensing requirements and site needs.
• Manages all aspects of employee relations for all teaching staff in the center, i.e. interviewing, hiring, and terminations.
• Maintains enrollment at capacity.
• Reviews performance of staff, substitutes, student teachers and volunteers.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families and employees.
• 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.).
• Provides a pleasant, safe, and clean environment for children and staff.
• Maintains quarterly health and safety checklist.
• Keeps inventory orders and purchases site supplies as needed.
• Provides developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children.
• Uses 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. Gives 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.
• Affords assistance when requested.
• All other duties as assigned by Regional Director, Deputy Director or Executive Director.

Requirements

• B.A. or 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.
• Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza).
• To be a mandated abuse reporter.
• Ability to provide leadership and accept responsibility.
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks simultaneously and able to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Pay

$85,994.88—$85,994.88 USD

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