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Kidango

Provides preschool and early learning services

Center Director 2 - Infant/Toddler

School Leadership & AdministrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Jose, CA, USA$98kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Meet Title 5 and Title 22 requirements to qualify as a fully qualified site director.
  • Have 3 units of administration and 3 units of infant/toddler care if directing an infant program.
  • Hold a Site Supervisor Permit from the Department of Education.
  • Have immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 for measles, pertussis, and influenza.
  • Be a mandated abuse reporter.
  • Have CPR and First Aid training certification.
  • Complete the Child Care Licensing Record Keeping Component and 16 hours of health and safety training, including 1 hour of nutrition training.
  • Pass a health screening and tuberculosis test.
  • Pass background fingerprint clearance.
  • Have a valid driver's license.
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed during some job duties.
  • Use hands for computer work and answering phone calls.
  • Be able to work on multiple tasks simultaneously and work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

  • Provide supervision and administrative support to teaching staff and children, ongoing communication with public and private agencies, and support to families in a center with three or more classrooms or designated as requiring a Center Director.
  • Schedule staff in accordance with licensing requirements and site needs.
  • Manage employee relations for all teaching staff in the center, including interviewing, hiring, and terminations.
  • Maintain enrollment at capacity.
  • Review the performance of staff, substitutes, student teachers, and volunteers.
  • Meet all applicable licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures, and Education Code requirements.
  • Accurately update on-site records, including enrollment, attendance, meal counts, daily logs, curriculum, child observations, and parent participation.
  • Conduct monthly site meetings and quarterly Parent Advisory Council meetings.
  • Serve as the legal designee to send and receive legal documents, including restraining orders, suspected child abuse reports, and unusual incident reports.
  • Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and employees.
  • Provide a pleasant, safe, and clean environment for children and staff.
  • Ensure maintenance is completed in a timely manner.
  • Ensure fire and earthquake drills are conducted monthly.
  • Maintain the quarterly health and safety checklist.
  • Order inventory and purchase site supplies as needed.
  • Provide developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children.
  • Use a team approach to implement each child's goals and objectives set through their Individualized Family Service Plan, Individualized Education Program, or developmental assessment.
  • Greet children, parents, staff, and guests.
  • Meet children's individual needs and interests in relation to their cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.
  • Provide quality services to children and families in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children standards.
  • Promote the agency's mission and philosophy as a member of the agency team.
  • Participate in activities that further professional growth.
  • Provide accurate information and give tours of sites and classrooms.
  • Maintain and encourage professional, positive, and constructive communication with staff and families.
  • Develop and maintain positive communication with public and private agencies, including school districts, regional centers, and landlords.
  • Represent the agency at community functions as needed.
  • Assist other centers when requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Director, Deputy Director, or Executive Director.

Desired Qualifications

  • Have an Associate of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education.
  • Have 2 years of teaching experience and 2 years of supervision experience.
  • Provide leadership, accept responsibility, work independently, and set goals in a professional manner.

About the Company

Kidango

Provides preschool and early learning services

Kidango operates preschools and early learning centers in California to give children from all backgrounds access to education and health supports. It runs multiple community centers offering age-appropriate curricula, meals, health screenings, and family engagement, funded as a nonprofit to reduce costs for families. This nonprofit model and its scale across five counties differentiate it from for-profit providers by prioritizing universal access and equity in early learning. Its goal is to ensure every child has opportunities for growth and kindergarten readiness, laying a foundation for lifelong learning.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Fremont, CA
Founded
1979

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