Preschool Director

First Steps Preschool is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Preschool Teacher. As a Preschool Teacher, you will play a vital role in providing a nurturing and educational environment for young children to learn and grow. This is a paid position with opportunities for career advancement.

SUMMARY/OBJECTIVES
The program director is responsible for program administration, curriculum development, staff development, and supervision. The Program Director is responsible for communication and liaison activities between the program, parents, and the general community.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for compiling and maintaining records in compliance with the State Department of

Education relations.
2. Responsible for written reports of Executive Director, Board of Directors, and parent Advisory

Group.
3. Responsible for training, monitoring, supervision, and evaluation of personnel working for the preschool program, i.e., paid staff and volunteer staff.
4. Responsible for planning and submitting an annual budget and monitoring expenses to conform to budget allocations.
5. Responsible for the development of curriculum and implementation of curriculum that will achieve program curriculum goals.
6. Responsible for monitoring proper use of safekeeping of equipment and supplies.
7. Responsible for review, assessment, and delivery of support service to children and parents enrolled in the program.
8. Responsible for planning, implementation, and supervision of nutrition program, including submitting monthly claim forms in compliance with the State Department of Education childcare
Food Program Division.

9. Act as a substitute for the site supervisors or a teacher a needed. Assume all duties and responsibilities to the position when required.

10. Attend and participate in all pertinent staff meetings or other meetings or with Parent Advisory
Group.

11. Responsible for submitting annual CDE reports and other required documents.
12. Responsible for submitting Fiscal Reports to the State Department of Education
13. Responsible for planning monthly menus in compliance with the childcare Food Program.
14. Responsible for recruiting, interviewing, and enrolling new applicants for preschool and daycare programs in compliance with the State Department of Education

QUALIFICATIONS PROGRAM DIRECTOR

• BA with 24 ECE/CD units including core courses (see above), plus
• 6 units of administration plus two units adult supervision, plus
• Site Supervisor status and one program year of site supervisor experience; or
• Option 2: Administrative Services Credential with 12 units of ECE, plus three units supervised field experience in ECE settings; or
• Option 3: Teaching credential with 12 units of ECE, plus three units supervised field experience in

ECE setting, plus six units administration; or

• Option 4: Master’s Degree in ECE or Child/Human Development; or
• Option 5: CCTC approved training.
• Authorizes holder to supervise multiple–site programs, provide instruction, and serve as curriculum and staff development coordinator.
• 5 Year Renewal: 105 hours of professional growth.

(the California Department of Education may amend qualification for the Program Director permit)

Physical Requirements: 0=Never 1= Rarely (1-10%) 2= Occasionally (11-42%)

3= Frequently (43-66%) 4=Continuously (67-100%)

Strength Activity Description /Example
4 Standing
4 Walking
4 Sitting
4 Picking up cods
4 Bending Pick up toys, material, tie shoes
3 Lifting Children’s chairs (1-12 Lbs.)
3 Carrying Boxes, chairs, tables, materials
3 Pushing Children’s bicycles, trash cart (up to

25 Lbs.)
1 Throwing trash
3 Dancing, twisting
3 Bending To pick up material, tie child’s shoe
3 Kneeling
3 Reaching below waist
2 Disinfecting toys
2 Mopping/sweeping
2 Washing dishes, general cleaning

The preceding activities and descriptions are provided as examples of the type of work performed by a person assigned to this position. Neighborhood House reserves the right to add, modify, changed, or rescind work assignments as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Preschool Director: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Preschool Program Director Permit (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

At First Steps Preschool, we offer competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young children!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $4,800.00 per month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• El Centro, CA 92243 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• El Centro, CA 92243: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35