Child Care Center Director / Site Supervisor (Infant/Preschool)

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 Located
Playa Vista: 12746 W Jefferson Blvd Suite 3-3100, Playa Vista, CA 90094
Hollywood: 909 N Orange Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90038
Pasadena: 475 S Lake Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101
Future Locations: To be announced

Job Summary

We’re always on the lookout for inspiring and servant-leaders for our Center Director/Site Supervisor role. 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.

As Our Center Director You Will:

• Partner with Brella’s People team to recruit and effectively onboard center staff ensuring teacher ratios are always met
• Support in-classroom to ensure curriculum, child development, and teaching standards are being met
• Establish clear communication channels and cadence with staff
• 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
• Ensure compliance with all state laws and center policies and procedures as well as interface with local licensing representatives
• Oversee Brella’s child care and education program to deliver the highest quality developmental experience for children ages 3 months- 6 years old
• Engage in regular and proactive connections with families and manage parent communications around curriculum, child development and experience
• 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
• Ensuring adherence to health, safety, and licensing requirements
• Manage the center-wide execution of Brella’s curriculum across all age groups and in line with brand expectations

Experiences, Knowledge & Abilities:

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

Physical Demands

• Ability to physically handle children between 0-5 years of age using appropriate techniques. Ability to lift children up to 50 pounds.
• 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.
• Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
• Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
• 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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:

Work Location: In person