New Building Kidz Preschool Hiring Director

At Building Kidz, our creative philosophy is designed to develop the whole child. We strive to create a community where children are challenged and become enthusiastic about lifelong learning.

We’re seeking an experienced Director for the new Building Kidz of Dublin West! Our ECE center provides quality care and education for toddlers and preschool children. Our ideal candidate will be able to operate the center in accordance with our policies and procedures and California state licensing regulations title 22 to provide an educational, nurturing, and safe environment for children, parents, and staff.
We are committed to providing a positive, productive, and rewarding environment for our staff. We offer competitive compensation packages and on-the-job training, and we encourage continual learning through regular professional development opportunities.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for accurate and updated record keeping of on-site teacher, child files, and Community Care Licensing documentation
• Management of CRM system, online application competence not limited to enrollment, attendance, daily logs, curriculum, child observations
• Keep inventory orders and purchase site supplies as needed
• Provide developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children in accordance with Building Kidz curriculum standards
• Maintain and follow all health and safety practices in compliance with Title 22 and early childhood education standards
• Conduct and create agendas for site meetings, staff development, and training for teachers
• Manage all aspects of employee relations for all teaching staff and is directly involved with interviewing, hiring, and terminations
• Other duties as assigned

Successful Candidates Must Have:

• Must be 18 years old
• 5 years in a scholastic Director role required
• 5 years of early childhood education experience preferred
• 1+ years of business management experience is desirable
• Experience or knowledge working at a start-up center is desirable but not required
• Experience with NAEYC accreditation preferred
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer service skills are required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Outstanding leadership and management skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends
• Excellent computer skills at a general business level for Google Workspace, emails, slides, documents, meetings, etc.
• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit/ Program Director is desirable
• Completion of CCL Record-Keeping Component
• Meets education criteria required by the state
• 16 hours of health and safety training which includes nutrition and lead certification
• Immunization records that comply with Senate Bill 792 (immunity for measles, pertussis, and influenza)
• Proof of Tdap and MMR vaccinations (or receive vaccinations during health screening)
• Ability to pass a health screening and TB test
• DOJ, FBI, and CACI Fingerprint Clearance or Finger Print Transfer Request (LIC 9182) completion of the two CCL Record keeping components with printed certificate
• 16 hours of Health and Safety training with the two courses: EMSA Prevention of Illness & injury- Health and Safety for Licensed Child Care Provider (includes 2016 child care nutrition and 2020 Lead Poisoning Prevention update; 8-hour class and EMSA Licensed Child Care Pediatric (infant, child, adult)
• CPR & First Aid 8 hours to meet State requirements EMSA Approved ( every two years)

Educational Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED and one of the following:
• 12 core* ECE semesters units, 3 units of infant and toddler development, and 6 units administration or staff relations plus 4 years of teaching experience in a supervised licensed or comparable group child care program
• AA degree in ECE with *core classes and 3 units of infant and toddler development, 6 units of administration, plus 2 years of teaching experience
• BA degree in ECE with*core units and 3 units of administration, 3 units of infant and toddler development, plus 1 year of teaching experience
• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit from CTC
• 12 core units in Early childhood education must include child/human growth & development; child/family/community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum. You must have a minimum of three-semester units or four-quarter units in each of the core areas.
• 16 hours of health and safety training with the two courses: EMSA Prevention of Illness & injury- Health and Safety for Licensed Child Care Provider (includes 2016 child care nutrition and 2020 Lead Poisoning prevention update - 8-hour class)