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About our organization

Since 1981, Options for Learning has been at the forefront of helping families break the cycle of poverty and improve their lives by providing tools to create a positive foundation for school, social, and life success. Our dedicated and passionate employees have helped our organization become one of Southern California's most innovative and progressive child development organizations, serving nearly 9,000 children throughout the San Gabriel Valley.

About this position

This position is responsible for supervising and evaluating child development staff within one of the organization’s school-age programs. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, work both independently and collaboratively within a small, close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for someone with an upbeat, positive attitude who is eager to support the organization’s mission and achieve its strategic goals.

What you’ll be doing

• Communicating program needs to the department director;
• Promoting participation in in-service training;
• Maintaining current knowledge of licensing from funding sources and licensing authorities;
• Using sensitivity and good judgment when interacting with children, parents, and staff;
• Performing other duties as assigned.
• Working effectively with other team members;
• Accurately completing all assigned paperwork and documentation on a timely basis, according to organization policies and procedures;
• Conducting and documenting required site visits;
• Representing the program and the organization in the community and with other agencies;
• Working effectively with the Program Innovations Department to meet the needs of teaching staff;
• Reading and implementing all organization and program policies and procedures;
• Coordinating with other components for the effective and unified delivery of all program services;
• Assisting the department director as needed;
• Establishing and maintaining appropriate staffing to ensure compliance with program requirements (including substituting as needed);
• Participating in the development of the annual program plan assessments and program reviews;
• Promoting full enrollment and assisting the Recruitment and Outreach Department in the recruitment of children as directed;
• Modeling appropriate teaching strategies;
• Maintaining current knowledge in child development theory and practice, including program curriculum;

What you bring to the table

• Four years of professional teaching experience in a child development program;
• Current certification in pediatric CPR (yearly) and pediatric first aid (yearly) which is acceptable to community care licensing (Health and Safety code 1596.866);
• Two years of supervisory experience in a child development setting;
• Bachelor’s degree in child development, education, or related field;
• Command of Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, or Vietnamese (preferred);
• Child development site supervisor permit;
• Ability to correctly and effectively communicate in written and oral English;
• California driver’s license, daily use of an automobile, and current automobile liability insurance;

What we can offer you

• Organization-paid and matching retirement plan;
• Professional growth opportunities, including free child development courses and college reimbursement;
• Dedicated, mission-driven colleagues, and much more!
• Medical/dental/vision for part- and full-time employees (organization pays up to 90% of employee’s premiums; prorated for part-time);
• Generous and flexible PTO;

Job specifications

• Reports to the education manager;
• Employment, responsibilities, compensation, and other factors may be affected by changes in governmental regulations, the organization’s contracts, or at the organization's discretion.
• Requires some evening and weekend work hours;
• Hybrid work schedule;
• Full-time, year-round position;

Salary

• $68,443 to $79,241 per year