Associate Director, Early Care Programs
3 weeks ago
Pathways LA is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Director, Early Care Programs to join our team. As a key member of our leadership team, you will be responsible for the administration of developmentally-appropriate, high-quality community-based full-inclusion Child Care Center programs. This includes ensuring compliance with center-based regulations, focusing on Community Care Licensing compliance, funding terms and operations compliance, business operations, pedagogy of centers, staff development, program quality enhancement, and liaison with partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist Senior Leadership with planning, vision, and fund development as related to strategic planning, direction, and new projects of the Child Development Centers.
• Oversee the business operations of the center-based programs.
• Oversee and implement a high-quality pedagogy program for the center-based programs.
• Ensure that the physical facilities are safe, clean, attractive and in compliance with all health, fire, and safety codes, licensing regulations, and contractual agreements.
• Ensure that curriculum is implemented according to Best Practices in Child Development, current field practices, and in accordance with the Early Education and Support Division of the California Department of Education requirements.
• Ensure that ongoing developmental assessments, screenings, and family needs assessments are conducted according to required practice.
• Ensure the care, safety and well-being of all children at the center.
• Ensure the maintenance of staff and children's files in compliance with PATHWAYS personnel policy, Community Care Licensing requirements, and any other contractual agreements.
• Ensure compliance with established procedures, including accident reports, reporting child abuse, and emergency management.
• Conducts and leads regular staff meetings. Exhibits responsible participation in all PATHWAYS LA meetings including trainings and management meetings.
• Works with senior leadership to prepare annual budget and required monthly reports. Ensures program meets budget goals for staffing and operational expenses.
• Serves as agency liaison with community organizations, partner agencies, and funders.
• Seek out, develop, and maintain relationships with key contractors, community partners, potential funders and sponsors that can enhance center-based services, agency visibility, and leverage creative opportunities.
• Engage in continuing education for personal and professional growth evidenced by taking classes, attending workshops or conferences at least three times per year.
• Meet all administrative deadlines and standards for completion of departmental documentation including time sheets, attendance reports, mileage reports, petty cash receipts and check requests, and other reports or invoices as may be required.
• Conduct staff training, verify required course work, and promote and encourage continuing education staff training in Early Intervention, parent education, full inclusion, child development and curriculum.
• Implement established anti-bias curriculum.
• Interact with parents in an appropriate and professional manner. Provide opportunities for family engagement, and implement methods to receive and address feedback and input.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree from four-year college or university in Child Development, Early Care and Education, required, Master's Degree preferred.
• Must have minimum of 24 units in child development; at least 3 units in infant development, 3 units in child care administration +16 General Education units.
• Must possess pediatric CPR and first aid certification.
• Must have TB clearance and required Community Care Licensing vaccinations.
• Must provide or be able to obtain a cleared health screening report.
• Minimum five years' experience working with children ages 0-5 in a licensed classroom setting required.
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred. Experience in Early Childhood Education program management and staff supervision including design and implementation of developmentally appropriate environments and curriculum for infants and toddlers with special needs and provision of parent support and education.
• Must possess experience and knowledge of conducting developmental assessments and developmental screenings. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of family services, child care, and early education, services for low-income/vulnerable populations or related content areas, preferred.
• Demonstrated excellence in organizational, managerial, and communication skills.
• Must poses at least 3 years of experience managing staff.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorships are available for these positions.
• Must present proof of having been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Benefits
Pathways LA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Vacation & Sick Time: 10 days of Vacation per year for the first 2 years of service, 10 Sick Days per year - no waiting period, 11 Holidays per year - no waiting period, 18 Paid Hours early release - no waiting period.
• Medical, Dental & Vision: Kaiser HMO Medical Plan - 100% employee coverage, Non-Kaiser Options - you can also choose a Blue Shield HMO or UnitedHealthCare HMO or PPO, PPO Dental Plan and VSP Vision Plan - 100% employee coverage.
• 403b Retirement Contributions: 3% of salary contribution by Pathways for all employees (whether you contribute or not), 50% match by Pathways on employee contributions up to 3% of salary.
• Life Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees.
• Accident Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees.
• Long Term Disability Insurance - paid by Pathways for all employees.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (pre-tax accounts) available to all employees: Medical Account, Dependent Care Account, Commuter Expenses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - paid by Pathways: Counseling Services, Child and Elder Care Referrals, Financial and Legal Advice, Balancing Work and Life Issues, more.
• Adoption Assistance Program.
• Voluntary Options: Additional life insurance, Additional accident insurance.
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