Site Director II (South Park)

This position is for the new 26 27 school year effective 7126 Position Compensation 8405760Annually 8831304 Annually plus excellent benefits Pace offers a Total Rewards Package to its employees 401kVacationSick pay14 Paid HolidaysPet 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 II SITE DIRECTOR Oversee one 1 Head Start andor Early Head Start childcare center Total number of slots Typically 36 70 slots Total number of direct reports Typically 7 10 staff JOB PURPOSE The Site Director II responsibilities include leading and supervising staff adherence to compliance overseeing daily activities etc The Site Director II 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 contractand other related laws and ordinances providing high quality Early Childhood Development services POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES The Site Director II 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 II will be responsible for promoting an atmosphere that cultivates communication accountability and quality customer service ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION INCLUDE SiteProgram Management 60 Oversee all operations and procedures at the assigned school site Oversee day to day operations including maintaining a harmonious and efficient work environment Develop and instill a strong positive program culture among staff students families and the community Ensure implementation and compliance of all required tools and regulations ie School Readiness CLASS Head Start Program Performance Standards LACOE GIMs Community Care Licensing etc Create and maintain an environment where children feel safe and love coming to school Cultivate positive relationships with families site staff PACE staff community partners funding partners and other stakeholders Ensure site is adequately setup for age appropriate children Responsible for ordering or designating someone to order supplies and equipment necessary for site operations Ensure site has adequate staff to facilitate classes based on required ratios This may mean serving as a substitute Teacher andor ensuring substitution is in place Ensure Unusual Incident Reports are reported according to agency Policies & Procedures Develop and maintain a calendar of all center activities in conjunction with PACEs master calendar In collaboration with the Education Management Team ensure ECERS and CLASS observations are conducted in a timely manner Complete 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 Recommend purchases of instructional materials and teaching aids Participate in the achievement of recruitment and enrollment goals of children and families Ensure 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 safety Adherence to Collective Bargaining Agreement Other duties as assigned within the scope of the position to maintain a quality Education program Supervisory Responsibilities 40 Supervise coach and mentor the daily activities of assigned staff Administer disciplinary actions as needed Monitor staff attendance using the agencys payroll system Train monitor observe staff behaviors practices implementation of curriculum databases and systems role model best practices role model positive behavior Perform introductory and annual performance reviews Implement and track professional development plans of assigned staff Conduct site level orientation for new hires substitutes volunteers etc Conduct regular staff meetings to create a two way communication path between teachers and management QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE Education and Work Experience Bachelors degree from an accredited four year college or university in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a related field plus equivalent coursework and experience related to early childhood education as defined within the Head Start Act section 648Aa2i ii is required Must possess and demonstrate completion of at least six 6 semester units of Infant and Toddler development Must possess and demonstrate completion of three 3 Administrative units Valid State of California Site Supervisor permit or higher Three 3 years of teaching and administrative experience in a licensed child care center or a comparable child care group program serving children under five 5 year so of age is required and two 2 or more years of supervisory experience is highly desirable Must be at least 18 years old Knowledge and Skills Experience with ChildPlus ASQs DRDPs IDPs familiar with home visits Must have strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office internet email ChildPlus etc Must possess excellent written and oral communication Must have exceptional time management skills ability to make informed decisions and ability to analyze data and situations Must have passion to work with the community and young children Ability to adapt to changes as they arise SPECIAL CONDITIONS Current Adult & Pediatric CPRFirst Aid Certificate Valid California Drivers License and current vehicle insurance coverage Must pass the following background checks prior to start of employment Sex Offender Registry Child Abuse and Neglect State Registry State or Tribal Criminal History Check including fingerprints FBI 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 rays Must 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 years Provide proof of the following immunizations as required Measles Pertussis Whooping Cough and Influenza Must 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 year Must 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 six months prior to employment and every four 4 years thereafter every 4 years for a chest X ray Must 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 years Provide proof of the following immunizations as required Measles Pertussis Whooping Cough and Influenza Representative 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