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Director ll

Family Service Association (FSA)

This position will be based in Riverside/Moreno Valley, CA. Full-time (Exempt).

Overview

Family Service Association (FSA) is a large non-profit social service organization. We have over 25 locations through Riverside and San Bernardino counties. For more than 65 years, FSA has been positively transforming lives. We are one of the most passionate, mission-driven places you will find. Our teams are passionate about providing child development services, senior nutrition services, counseling and others. As a living, growing and evolving organization, our team of over 300 employees and hundreds of volunteers are people-focused and people-powered.
This is more than a job - it is a calling - a purpose. We strive to be a "best place to work." Our employees are part of a thriving organizational culture that rewards our employees with competitive compensation, company-paid health insurance, dental and vision plans, 403(b) retirement savings plan, paid vacation and other benefits.

We deeply value our employees. Our full-time, eligible employees receive:

• Competitive wages and salaries;
• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision Plans;
  
• Employer-sponsored retirement savings plan;
  
• Paid time-off and paid sick leave;
  
• Opportunities to receive gift cards; and
• Company-sponsored social events.

FSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a force of healing and hope for individuals, families and communities and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. EEO

Please note that, in keeping with federal or County mandates and/or FSA's own policies, FSA has a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring all employees to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 prior to the start of employment. In addition, in an effort to mitigate exposure and in keeping with CDC mandates or recommendations, we require an approved, COVID-19 test with a negative test result to be completed from any state-authorized test site or licensed medical provider prior to your start date.

Key Responsibilities of Position

• Provides supervision and administrative support to teaching staff and children. Provides ongoing communication with public and private agencies and support to families.
• Ensures that all duties and responsibilities of the Lead Teacher are met in the absence of any Lead Teacher.
• Responsible for scheduling staff in accordance with licensing requirements and site needs.
  
• Supervise, evaluate, counsel, and discipline all employees with regard to personal and professional conduct and performance.
• Responsible for meeting all licensing regulations, agency policies and procedures, and Title 5.
• Responsible for review and oversight for accuracy of records including but not limited to: enrollment, meal applications, bank deposits, attendance cards, Center Track (web-based enrollment management system), incident reports, staff supervision, meal counts, daily log records for infant and toddlers, curriculum, child observations/portfolios, and parent participation.
• Conducts monthly parent and staff meetings, and formalized in-service trainings according to staff development plan.
  
• Responsible for verification of the DRDP Tech accuracy and implementation.
• Provides a pleasant, safe, and clean environment for children and staff that are conducive for learning and job satisfaction/development for staff.
• Oversees the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities for children according to Agency Standards and the Annual Self-Assessment.
• Using a team approach over-sees the implementation of individual goals and objectives that are set for each child through their IEP or developmental assessment.
  
• Meets the individual needs and interests of children in relation to their cultural, social, and economic background.
• Operate the program within the confines of the budget and make recommendations in conjunction with budget planning processes.
• Work as a member of the agency team by promoting the mission and philosophy of FSA.
• Acts as a resource for all FSA Site Supervisors/Directors
• Visits all FSA Child Development Centers on a regular rotational basis
• Provides site observation, mentoring, and problem-solving strategies as needed.
• Conduct In-Service trainings for all site supervisors/directors quarterly.
• Be available for a phone consultation with all site supervisors/directors.

Qualifications

Required

• B.A. in Early Childhood Education, Human Development or related field.
• At least 5 years of teaching experience.
• At least 3 years of supervision experience.
• Meet Title 5 and Title 22 requirements to qualify as a fully qualified site director including 3 units of administration, 3 units of Adult Supervision, and 3 units of infant care.
• A permit from the Department of Education at the Program Director level.
• Completion of CCL Components 1&3.
• Knowledge of DRDP, ITERS, CLASS, and ASQ
• Pass a health screening test, Immunized against: Influenza, Pertussis and Measles, TB test and drug screening

Qualities and Traits

• Skilled at social-emotional relationships with staff, families, children, and the community.
• Proficient at promoting the mission and philosophy of the agency.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Provides excellent customer service to all staff, clients, and contacts of the agency.
• Advocates on behalf of all children, families, and staff.
• Fundraises and seeks opportunities to optimize and increase agency resources.
• Maintains confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Participates in activities that further professional growth of self and staff.
• Strong oral, written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to bend, lift 40 pounds and carry out the physical duties associated with working with young children.
• Punctual and Regular Attendance

Additional Requirements:

• Background Clearance with a Criminal Record and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
• Exemption-free status with Community Care Licensing for the duration of employment with FSA.
• Valid California Driver’s License or California ID and proof of Automobile Insurance.
• Hold and maintain a current and valid pediatric First Aid/CPR (EMSA) card.
• Travel as needed to agency, community, and state functions.
• Professional Self Development totaling a minimum of 21 hours annually - Attend workshops, conferences, college classes, or in-service staff development opportunities as recommended and/or provided that enhances skills and knowledge in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, and as required to maintain the appropriate and required Child Development Permit, Be QRIS compliant, and/or lead to higher degrees.

If you believe you are the right candidate for this role and you can see yourself contributing to FSA's important mission, please apply here: https://www.fsaca.org/jobs

Give your passion a purpose. Be part of our dedicated and amazing team. We look forward to hearing from you.