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Child Development Center Director

JobTrain
Menlo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Description

Job Description

About JobTrainJobTrain is an organization on the move. We are delivering best in class outcomes, increasing our reach by expanding regionally, and we have committed to an ambitious new expanded mission to help our community to advance beyond the initial job placement, providing career advancement programming to help them achieve “full economic mobility.”

Born out of the civil rights movement in 1965, we’ve been servicing literally anyone and everyone who journeys through our doors at one of our (now) six, Bay Area career or training centers.  We create an environment and workspace where our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, fostering a safe and welcoming place for our clients. We deliver on some of the best outcomes in the workforce development field, with a vision to provide our clients with the long-term support they need to achieve full economic mobility.

We are growing, and we need your help!About the Department and Role Child Development Center Site Director / Site Supervisor

Responsibilities : JobTrain is seeking a Site Director for our onsite Child Development Center in Menlo Park, CA. This is a key management position reporting directly to our Chief Programs Officer. This role may be filled at the Site Supervisor or Site Director level, depending upon the experience and background of the candidate hired.

The CDC Site Director is responsible for all aspects of our Child Development Center. Our CDC Director will demonstrate expertise with CDC Staff, facilities, parents and children.  We are seeking an experienced people manager, a professional who can guide and develop staff members and programs, someone who collaboratively explores and resolves issues, projects a friendly outward demeanor, and is a true compliance specialist. Our CDC Director will build and support our CDC in terms of staff and enrollment.

This full-time position requires working knowledge, skill, and ability to develop and follow licensing requirements (Title 22 and / or Title 5).

In addition, this position requires the ability to :

Ensure compliance with Community Care Licensing and necessary documentation

  • Research, analyze and propose program strategies that meet JobTrain and center objectives.
  • Function as a thought leader in topics, developments and trends in Early Childhood Education
  • Design new and revised approaches to program to assure equity, legal compliance and competitiveness.
  • Provide guidance and develop staff in the use of age-appropriate program trends and tools.
  • Ability to work pro-actively with JobTrain Administration demonstrating strong teamwork ability.
  • Ability to lead diverse and equitable teams
  • Ability to develop and manage budgets
  • Support staff onboarding and ongoing staff development.
  • Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and represent JobTrain in a positive manner at all times.

QualificationsWe strive to find candidates who have the qualifications for the role, but who are also aligned with our values of teamwork, community and leadership and have a commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion. The specific qualifications for this role are listed below. Experience

  • Demonstrated significant knowledge of childcare programs and licensing requirements as would be obtained through the attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or a related field.
  • Must possess current Child Development Site Supervisor permit.
  • Child Development Permits (CL-797) (ca.gov)

  • Five or more years of supervisory and program development experience, two of which should include staff supervisory and program development experience, is preferred.
  • Current CPR / First Aid certificate
  • Current Childcare Mandated Reporter certificate (conducted every 2 years)
  • Proof of COVID and MMR vaccination required (subject to applicable law)
  • Proof of negative TB test within the past 12 months
  • Proof of Food Safety Training Certificate
  • Must obtain annual flu vaccine or provide a signed declination form.
  • Must complete a pre-employment physical.
  • Must complete and pass a fingerprint background clearance check.
  • Some may be subject to reasonable accommodation requests

    COVID-19 Certification JobTrain requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except as required by law. Any employment offer will be contingent upon satisfactory proof that you are fully vaccinated from COVID-19, subject to reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons, and / or as otherwise required by applicable law.Compensation and Benefits : JobTrain offers a competitive salary and benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision, acupuncture and chiropractic, paid time off, retirement program employer match, long-term disability and life insurance.  The targeted pay range for this salaried exempt position is $84,975 to $90,149.97

    To ApplyPlease apply on our website at https : / / www.jobtrainworks.org / employment -opportunities / . We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.

    JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer / program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin, or any other protected characteristics under local, state or federal law.

    Also, please note :

  • Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
  • Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).
  • JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.
  • Additional Information

    We want applicants who are interested in JobTrain’s mission, and we encourage you to attach a cover letter to explain why you are interested in JobTrain and how your experience matches with our needs.

    At JobTrain, we take the interview process very seriously. If you are selected to move through the process you should expect a couple of telephone screen calls and one or two Zoom / on-site interviews as part of the interview process.

    JobTrain is an equal opportunity employer / program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Additionally, JobTrain does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnic background, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, physical or mental disability or national origin.

    Also, please note :

  • Our focus is on local candidates, we do not offer relocation benefits.
  • Successful candidates must have legal residency and work eligibility in the United States (per INS Form I-9 instructions).
  • JobTrain will require the successful candidate to undergo a background check.
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