About Brella

Welcome to the new village. Established in 2019, Brella is on a mission to transform the way we raise the next generation. Brella was founded by two busy moms who wanted to create a new model of care that is flexible enough to work for today’s families dynamic lives while also ensuring the best developmental experience.

Where We're Hiring Our Next Center Director / Site Supervisor

Brella Hollywood: 909 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90038

Job Summary

We’re looking for an inspiring servant-leader for our Center Director/Site Supervisor role at Brella Hollywood. Our Center Directors provide leadership to our center staff to enable high-quality family and child experiences at our centers. The ideal Center Director is a servant leader, relationship builder, and talent developer who can inspire a team while also partnering with our regional supports to ensure the success of the center. This role requires experience leading in an Early Childhood Education facility.

As Our Center Director / Site Supervisor You Will:

• Inspire, coach, and develop a team of motivated educators, conducting regular observations paired with meaningful feedback, 1:1s , and establishing opportunities to support career growth
• Oversee Brella’s child care and education program to deliver the highest quality developmental experience for children ages 3 months- 6 years old
• Manage the center-wide execution of Brella’s curriculum across all age groups and in line with brand expectations
• Partner with Brella’s People team to recruit and effectively onboard center staff ensuring teacher ratios are always met
• Establish clear communication channels and cadence with staff
• Lead tours and ensure warm welcomes of new families
• Support families through transitions into and out of our center and embrace Brella’s flexible model and approach
• Engage in regular and proactive connections with families and manage parent communications around curriculum, child development and experience
• Ensure compliance with all state laws and center policies and procedures as well as interface with local licensing representatives
• Support in-classroom to ensure curriculum, child development, and teaching standards are being met
• Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and licensing requirements

Experiences, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Required - Meets the Child Care Center Director Title 22 qualifications
• 5 Years of Experience in an administrative/leadership role preferably at a child care/preschool
• Experiences working in larger child care centers (100 families) (Preferred)
• A collaborative servant-leader with demonstrated experience managing a large multi-age child development program
• Thorough knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices as well as an understanding of or familiarity with Reggio, Montessori, and/or RIE principles
• A strong track record of hiring, retaining, training, mentoring, and growing teachers
• Excellent parent communication skills and ability to understand parent needs and perspectives
• Experience with and an interest in curriculum execution across a variety of ages and experiences including science, art, music, pre-literacy and gross-motor
• A solutions-focused and creative approach to problem-solving
• Interest in innovation within the childcare model and a passion to develop a more flexible childcare solutions
• Knowledge of Title 22 licensing requirements for Early Childhood Education
• Comfort using and leveraging technology

Physical Demands

• Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, walk, bend and otherwise fully participate in activities. Standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to physically handle children between 0-5 years of age using appropriate techniques. Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Follow state, federal and Brellas' guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training and practices.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed, not an exhaustive list of all essential functions and responsibilities. Qualified applicants or employees with a disability must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Hiring Pay Range: $65,000 - $80,000 yearly, placement in the range is dependent on education, relevant experience aligned to requirements and capabilities as assessed in the interviews.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K after 3 months of employment
• STD, LTD, AD&D
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Additional medical and mental health benefits (One Medical, Health Advocate, Talkspace)
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Referral program
• Discounted childcare (depending on availability)