Preschool Center Director

The Davis Street Community Center Incorporated; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kaiser health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Birthday holiday

Job summary

Ashland Roots Community Center in San Leandro, CA is seeking a dynamic leader to head its new preschool center serving ages 2-5. In this role you will oversee daily operations, staff supervision, licensing compliance, and collaboration with enrollment specialists to maintain enrollment and budget.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week) with competitive salary $74,000–$77,000 and excellent company-paid benefits, including Kaiser, dental, vision, life, a 403(b) match, paid time off, holidays,

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and people skills to interact with diverse staff, children and families.
• Strong time management and dependable work ethic.
• Proficient computer skills using Microsoft Office and childcare software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee center operations to ensure quality, safety and subsidy compliance.
• Hire and supervise staff and ensure lesson plans and child-teacher interactions.
• Maintain teacher-to-child ratios per licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with Enrollment Specialists to manage enrollment and budgets.

Skills

Communication skills

People skills

Time management

Education

Site Supervisor or Master Teacher permit

Tools

Microsoft Office

Specialized Child Care Software

Job description

Lead our new pre-school center (ages 2-5 years) at Ashland Roots Community Center in San Leandro, CA

• $74,000 - $77,000 a year

• Full-time @ 37.5 Hours/week with excellent company paid benefits!

• Two classrooms licensed for up to 36 children

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• 100% paid employee premium for Kaiser, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans.

• 403(b) Retirement plans with matching contributions.

Paid Time Off for vacation and illness.

• 12 Paid Holidays PLUS an added paid birthday holiday.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

• Responsible for the overall center operations to ensure quality, safety and subsidy compliant childcare services.
• Hire and supervise center staff and ensure appropriate lesson plans and child-teacher interactions.
• Maintains proper teacher-to-child ratios in accordance with licensing requirements.
• Maintain enrollment in collaboration with Enrollment Specialists to ensure operating costs stay within budget.
• Manage daily food program, including reporting requirements, ordering food supplies, supervising meal preparation staff, and complying with child nutritional needs.
• Participating in classrooms as needed to substitute, provide breaks or ratio coverage needs.
• Oversee and/or conduct parent/teacher conferences and provide information to parents concerning their child's development, abilities, and areas of concern.
• Perform outreach activities to support center enrollment.
• May provide support and work in collaboration with other Center Directors and teaching staff.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Site Supervisor or Master Teacher permit
• Related experience, supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and people skills to interact with diverse needs of staff, children and families
• Dependable and good time management skills
• Proficient Computer skills using Microsoft office and Specialized Child Care Software applications.
• Current pediatric CPR/First Aid certification
• Commitment to the mission and values of Davis Street
• Previous experience as a preschool director, assistant director, or lead teacher in an early childhood setting

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to lift children or heavy items up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to bend, stand, climb, walk, and perform physical activities as needed.
• Ability to work safely in an environment that may include bodily fluids, waste, germs, childhood illnesses, and diseases.