Site Director I

Compensation 7602324 7792380 annually plus excellent benefitsPace offers a Total Rewards Package to its employees 401kVacationSick pay13 Paid Holidays 1 Floating HolidayPet InsuranceFSA Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent CareEmployee Assistance Program EAPAffordable Medical Dental and Vision packages extended to your family as wellSupplemental Insurance PlansOpportunity to promote within just to name a fewDISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS FOR LEVEL I SITE DIRECTOROversees one 1 Head Start andor Early Head Start childcare centerTotal number of slots Typically less than 50 slotsTotal number of direct reports Typically 5 10 staff JOB PURPOSE The Site Director I responsibilities include leading and supervising staff adherence to compliance overseeing daily activities etc The Site Director I monitors and ensures that the program is adhering to the Head Start Program Performance Standards the Head Start Act California Community Care Licensing regulations Los Angeles County of Education contract and other related laws and ordinances and providing high quality Early Childhood Development services POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The Site Director I will train model positive behaviors and best practices mentor coach oversee and support the professional development of staff This person is responsible for the oversight of curriculum implementation facilities and safe environments and ensuring continuous integration of all service areas into the Education component The Site Director I will be responsible for promoting an atmosphere that cultivates communication accountability and quality customer service ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDESiteProgram Management 60 Oversee all operations and procedures at the assigned school siteOversee day to day operations including maintaining a harmonious and efficient work environmentDevelop and instill a strong positive program culture among staff students families and the communityEnsures implementation and compliance of all required tools and regulations ie School Readiness CLASS Head Start Program Performance Standards LACOE GIMs Community Care Licensing etcCreate and maintain an environment where children feel safe and love coming to schoolCultivate positive relationships with families site staff PACE staff community partners funding partners and other stakeholdersEnsure site is adequately setup for age appropriate childrenResponsible for ordering or designating someone to order supplies and equipment necessary for site operationsEnsure site has adequate staff to facilitate classes based on required ratios This may mean serving as a substitute Teacher andor ensuring substitution is in placeEnsures Unusual Incident Reports are reported according to agency Policies & ProceduresDevelops and maintains a calendar of all center activities in conjunction with PACEs master calendarIn collaboration with the Education Management Team ensures ECERS and CLASS observations are conducted in a timely mannerCompletes site level monitoring activities including but not limited to School Readiness observations lesson plan reviews safe environments checklists childrens site file review ChildPlus reviews etc Recommends purchases of instructional materials and teaching aidsParticipates in the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals of children and familiesEnsures site is meeting established non federal match goals Collaborate with other service area managers to ensure implementation of overall program requirements Designated as an authorized person to correct operational deficiencies that constitute immediate threats to childrens health and safetyAdherence to Collective Bargaining AgreementOther duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain a quality Education program Supervisory Responsibilities 40Supervise coach and mentor the daily activities of assigned staffAdminister disciplinary actions as neededMonitor staff attendance using the agencys payroll systemTrain monitor observe staff behaviors practices implementation of curriculum databases and systems role model best practices role model positive behaviorPerform introductory and annual performance reviewsImplement and track professional development plans of assigned staff Conducts site level orientation for new hires substitutes volunteers etcConducts regular staff meetings to create a two way communication path between teachers and management QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Education and Work ExperienceBachelors degree from an accredited four year college or university in Early Childhood Education Child Development Social Science or a related field is required Fifteen 15 or more units of post bachelors degree education is desirableThree 3 or more years as a paid teacher in a licensed childcare center serving children under 5 years old is requiredMust possess a valid California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or higherMust possess and demonstrate completion of at least six 6 semester units of Infant and Toddler developmentPrevious experience as a supervisor or similar position in a child development setting is preferred Knowledge and SkillsExperience with ChildPlus ASQs DRDPs IDPs familiar with home visitsMust have strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office internet email ChildPlus etcMust possess excellent written and oral communicationMust have exceptional time management skills ability to make informed decisions and ability to analyze data and situationsMust have passion to work with the community and young childrenAbility to adapt to changes as they arise SPECIAL CONDITIONS Current Adult & Pediatric CPRFirst Aid CertificateValid California Drivers License and insurance coverageMust pass the following background checks prior to start of employmentSex Offender RegistryChild Abuse and Neglect State RegistryState or Tribal Criminal History Check including fingerprintsFBI Criminal History Check including fingerprints Must have verification of TB clearance at time of employment to be renewed every four 4 years every 4 years for chest x raysMust pass health screening LIC 503 at time of employment health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire to be renewed every four 4 yearsProvide proof of the following immunizations as required Measles Pertussis Whooping Cough Influenza and COVID 19Must complete 15 clock hours of professional development annually that builds the knowledge experience skills and abilities of staff to improve child family and staff outcomes Of this a minimum of 50 of the 15 hours or 75 hours must be focused on the specific content area or job assignment Must also complete an annual Professional Development Plan PDP to be reviewed 3 times during the yearMust obtain 21 hoursyear of professional development 105 hours every five years to maintain their teaching certification PHYSICAL DEMANDS The working conditions and physical demands of this position will be those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties of the position Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential duties The physical environment the incumbent will work in is typically a pre school environment with moderate noise levels that would be expected in that type of work environment Outdoor and indoor supervision of playgrounds workplace for on going periods occurs regularly Lift and carry up to 45 lbs or more The individual must be able to work with children at their eye level and always maintain visual supervision of children as well as hear communicate and comprehend effectively with children staff and parents The individual also must be able to walk sit kneel crawl carry push pull and participate in activities indoors and outdoors as needed in an environment with children and adults TB Test within the past year prior to employment and every four 4 years thereafter every 4 years for a chest X rayMust pass health screening LIC 503 at time of employment health screening is accepted within one year prior to hire to be renewed every four 4 yearsProvide proof of the following immunizations as required Measles Pertussis Whooping Cough and InfluenzaCOVID vaccination required; must have two dose series of Pfizer or Moderna or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson Those that need a medical or religious exemption must reach out separatelyRepresentative physical demands of the job include normal vision and hearing standing for extended periods sitting for extended periods kneeling and stooping manipulating objects with hands reaching overhead and occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 45 pounds

Created: 2024-11-02