Coastside Children’s Programs – Executive Director

• Required: California Department of Education Child Development Program Director Permit; or equivalent and able to apply for the permit; See requirements here or Administrative/Teaching credential with 12 ECE units + 3 units of supervised field experience in an early learning setting; or MA in Child Development/Early Childhood Education
• Program Director experience with California State Preschool (CSPP) and or General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR)
• Uses and promotes a strength based leadership and management style
• Bilingual in Spanish – oral and written
• Passionate and highly knowledgeable about early childhood education and children’s enrichment programs, curriculum and family education, the children, families, and the Coastside community; proven experience working with families with young children
• Successful leadership and management at a senior level; experience in leading in a culture of growth for all employees
• Track record of managing an organization of over $2MM in budget
• Proven success in fundraising, including strategy and execution

Essential Functions:

Management

• Supervises administrative staff and center site supervisors, and oversees the supervision of approximately 26 staff
• Develops agency-wide professional development calendar as well as individualized professional development plans for senior staff
• Provides leadership and supports staff in providing classroom experiences consistent with the agency’s philosophy and mission
• Leads strategic recruitment and retention of agency staff
• Oversees the management of human resources according to current laws and regulations
• Oversees review of Agency Operations & Safety Manual, Employee Handbook, and other plans as required by law
• Responsible for compliance with State of California’s child care licensing and Department of Education requirements

• Ability to sit and type/work at the computer for long periods of time
• Ability to move items in and out of storage with hand-cart
• Ability to lift 25 lbs

• Salary is $115,000

• Benefits include medical, vision, chiropractic, and dental insurance, holiday pay, vacation and sick time off, and a 401B plan

The Coastside Children’s Program is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Equal opportunity is given to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status or status as a covered veteran, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.