Site Director/Teacher (R-Title 22) (Alhambra, CA)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Year-round, before and after school, licensed child care program from 4.9 to 12 year olds.
• Split shift required; 6:30 - 9:30am, 1 - 6pm (Hours may vary depending on site placement)
• Twelve month work year for most staff in this position.
• Full Time, Non-exempt.
• Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required.
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation, or any other factor may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the agency’s contracts, or at agency discretion.

SALARY:  Range of Steps 1 – 3: $17.21/hr - $19.33/hr   Initial Salary Placement: Step 1.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Open until filled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Twelve semester units in child development, or education, with a passing grade of "C" or better
• Three semester units in administration, with a passing grade of “C” or better.
• Four years teaching experience.
• Current certification in Pediatric CPR (yearly), Pediatric First Aid (yearly) and Preventative Health which is acceptable to Community Care Licensing (Health and Safety code 1596.866).
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A California Driver’s License, daily use of an automobile and automobile liability insurance.
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or Vietnamese.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES (WHILE IN THE CLASSROOM) :

• Plan and conduct group activities based on the Surround Care curriculum.*
• Supervise and interact with children in a positive manner.*
• Develop and maintain learning centers which reflect the interests and needs of the children enrolled in the program.*
• Provide a wide variety of experiences for children with an emphasis on active participation.*
• Use sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children and parents.*
• Provide a well-supervised, safe environment.*
• Work with the children to maintain a clean environment both inside and outside.*
• Accomplish other duties as assigned to create and maintain a quality school age program.*
• Work effectively with other team members.*
• Actively participate in in-service training.*
• Interact in a positive manner with School District personnel and other visitors.*
• Supervise the Teacher, and Assistant Teacher in the classroom.*
• Oversee the entire Surround Care site operations and daily functions according to Options policies and procedures while giving guidance and support to the site staff.*
• Plan or participate in planning and implementing parent meetings and activities, including Family Nights.
• Provide a clean and sanitary facility (inside and out) on a daily basis according to Options center based cleaning checklist.*
• Read and implement all agency and program policies and procedures.*
• Recruit, train and supervise parents and other volunteers.
• Promote full enrollment, participate in recruitment of children as directed.*
• Accurately complete all assigned paperwork and documentation, on a timely basis, according to agency policies and procedures.*
• Assist the Education Coordinator as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.                                                      

*Denotes essential job functions

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY:

Works under direction of the Surround Care Education Coordinator. 

Benefits: Options for Learning provides flexible spending credits which can be applied toward the purchase of any of the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life Insurance, Legal Assistance Plan, AFLAC, Dependent Care, 403(b) Retirement Savings, or a Cash out option.  Options for Learning also provides 9 paid holidays, Paid Personal Time Off, Basic Life Insurance coverage, Long Term Disability and an Employee Assistance Program at no additional cost to its employees. 

PLEASE APPLY BELOW

Division: Surround Care
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position