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Preschool Site Supervisor

2 days ago

Pasadena

Job Description Preschool Site Supervisor FLSA Status: EXEMPT GENERAL SUMMARY Under the direction of the Program Director and Administrator, the Center Site Director is responsible for the comprehensive management, development, administration, and supervision of a Child Development Center. This role ensures the center operates in full compliance with Title V, Title XXII, and all agency policies. The Director leads programmatic excellence, staff development, and curriculum implementation for Early Childhood programs serving children from birth through age 5, integrating both Montessori and Early Childhood Education principles and practices. This position plays a pivotal role in the continuous improvement and expansion of the agency’s preschool program. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES I. Center Leadership & Operations • Oversee day-to-day operations of the Program Site, maintaining a harmonious and efficient work environment., • Ensure consistent compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, including CA State licensing requirements (Title XXII) and California Department of Education regulations (Title V)., • License facilities and ensure continuous conformity to licensing requirements; respond to licensing reports., • Maintain fiscal responsibility for the ECE and School Age program budget and grant deliverables, including preparing, monitoring, and filing expenses for material and supply purchases., • Enforce health and safety policies for children and staff; lead program crisis response, plan emergency drills, and prevent/monitor/report accidents., • Manage organizational and administrative responsibilities for the Program Site, including office and classroom coverage., • Coordinate and manage student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to operate at maximum efficiency., • Initiate marketing efforts in collaboration with the Program Coordinator and Admin staff to promote childcare openings., • Participate in Management and Program Quality Team activities. II. Program & Curriculum Management • Supervise, implement, and evaluate the curriculum for ages birth through 5, ensuring a thorough understanding and application of both Child Development and Montessori Methods., • Develop, implement, and manage annual operating budget based on public and private revenue, adhering to financial budget goals., • Create and achieve clear, ambitious goals for student growth, development, and achievement., • Facilitate and manage grade-level curriculum development, ensuring alignment with California Preschool Learning Foundations, Curriculum Framework, and Common Core Standards for Kindergarten., • Oversee Response to Intervention and Special Education Processes, ensuring educational needs of English language learners and special needs students are met., • Oversee administration of multiple forms of assessments to measure and improve teaching and learning; use data to inform decisions., • Provide in-service training to teachers, parents, and the community on topics related to school readiness and early learning., • Maintain a warm, accepting, and developmentally-appropriate environment that promotes holistic child and family development., • Ensure individualized, personalized, responsive care is provided., • Set and maintain appropriate non-punitive standards for children's discipline and behavior., • Assist staff in resolving conflicts between children and communicating with families. III. Staff Leadership & Development • Train, supervise, observe, and evaluate the performance of all assigned early childhood staff., • Make recommendations regarding hiring and termination of early childhood staff., • Conduct annual staff performance reviews and implement performance management practices to ensure high staff performance., • Manage program staff, including oversight to staff scheduling, conducting regular staff meetings, meeting individually with staff, and facilitating staff development trainings., • Manage the process of recruiting, interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training new program staff., • Facilitate and monitor ongoing certification of existing certified employees and certification of classified employees., • Inspire staff to work diligently and professionally, especially during times of low staff ratios or staff hardships., • Serve as a teacher in the classroom if gaps in scheduling occur., • Build a professional work environment characterized by hard work, respect, collaboration, and constant feedback, reflection, and action., • Work with the Program Director and Administrator to set goals and implement strategic and financial plans. IV. Family & Community Engagement • Serve as liaison between center staff and parents, reinforcing the parents' role as primary educators and caregivers., • Effectively recruit parents and students for preschool programs., • Build and maintain positive, reciprocal relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, and children., • Establish and maintain effective relationships and partnerships with outside agencies (e.g., Local Educational Agencies, Resource & Referral Services, LA County Office of Education, First 5 LA, local governments, non-profits, businesses) to access resources and maintain strong community standing., • Foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders, the SHPS Board, and philanthropic organizations. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with at least 24 units in Early Childhood Education., • Must hold or be eligible for, and maintain eligibility for, a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit in accordance with the criteria established by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing., • Minimum five years of teaching experience in a CSPP preschool setting as a Lead Teacher (Montessori classroom experience a plus)., • Minimum two years of management and supervisory experience in an early childhood program., • Montessori Diploma from an accredited Montessori training institution is required, or willingness to obtain within the first two years of employment. Montessori training at the agency level or other is insufficient., • Thorough working knowledge of Title V and Title XXII regulations., • Knowledge of the Transitional Kindergarten system and requirements., • Ability to work with special needs families and knowledge of educational needs for English language learners and special needs students., • Sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, linguistic, ethnic backgrounds, and disabilities of students and staff., • Ability to plan and implement events involving preschool students, parents, and staff., • Valid California Driver’s License., • Knowledge of child abuse reporting requirements., • Maintain valid First Aid and CPR certification., • Must be able to pass a drug screen test and fingerprint background check., • CALIFORNIA STATE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM (CSPP) EXPERIENCE PREFERRED. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. • Frequently walk, sit, and occasionally kneel/sit on classroom floor for training/observation., • Uses hands to handle tools for basic repairs, manipulate controls, talk, instruct, advise, and resolve situations., • May require working in the kitchen to prepare meals or serving as a lead teacher in a classroom during staff absences (requiring bending, sitting on floor, standing, kneeling, carrying children, etc.)., • Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, and up to a 40-pound child in case of emergency., • Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • May be required to drive a motor vehicle. REPORTS TO: Program Director & Administrator LOCATION: Pomona, CA SCHEDULE: Year-round. Full-Time, Monday-Friday, 8 hrs./day minimum or as required. BENEFITS • Paid Holidays, • Paid Vacation & Sick Leave, • Group Health Plan (Dental/Vision), • Life Insurance Coverage, • 401k If you are a passionate and experienced leader ready to lead multiple sites and drive transformative educational outcomes for children and families, we encourage you to apply! Company DescriptionWe are a Montessori agency that provides Infant through Kindergarten educational and child care services to children and families through the Montessori method of teaching in the San Gabriel Valley since 1982. We have preschool sites in Pomona, Hacienda Heights, Azusa, Baldwin Park and El Monte. We are also hiring for new sites being developed in greater Los Angeles areas, Compton and Van Nuys. We provide private (fee-paying) and subsidized programs funded by the Department of Education/Child Development Division via State Preschool. We have a combined government grant which offers subsidized preschool program services to families in the communities we serve that qualify for the program. This funding required Title V regulations to be followed when enrolling families. Our preschool program follows the Montessori Philosophy and Reggio approach to education which offers classrooms that are rich in diversity, materials and experiences.We are a Montessori agency that provides Infant through Kindergarten educational and child care services to children and families through the Montessori method of teaching in the San Gabriel Valley since 1982. We have preschool sites in Pomona, Hacienda Heights, Azusa, Baldwin Park and El Monte. We are also hiring for new sites being developed in greater Los Angeles areas, Compton and Van Nuys. We provide private (fee-paying) and subsidized programs funded by the Department of Education/Child Development Division via State Preschool. We have a combined government grant which offers subsidized preschool program services to families in the communities we serve that qualify for the program. This funding required Title V regulations to be followed when enrolling families. Our preschool program follows the Montessori Philosophy and Reggio approach to education which offers classrooms that are rich in diversity, materials and experiences.

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