What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Teacher position at Kids' Country?
Kids' Country is a nonprofit leader in the field of high quality before and after school care. We serve children at 15 elementary school sites in the San Ramon Unified School District. Our expert staff specialize in the fields of Child Development, Health & Safety, Special Needs, S.T.E.M, Fitness and Psychology. We are seeking an energetic and creative individual who is interested in a head teacher leadership role with our organization!
Job Description includes:
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment for the Kids’ Country community (kids, parents, staff)
- Create an engaging child experience
- Lead the room activities and help mentor staff
- Support and foster an engaging parent and community experience.
- Support and foster an engaging team experience.
- Support the Site Director in meeting Site Management Standards and Deliverables by delivering on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Education and Experience Required:
- AA/AS degree or 48 college units, preferably with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education
- 24 Early Childhood Education units or related
- Completion of Child Care Administration course preferred
- 1-2 years of teaching experience in a child care setting, preferably in before and after school care
Leadership Competencies:
- Communicating effectively
- Coaching and developing others
- Valuing diversity and inclusion
- Building and maintaining relationships
- Resolving conflict
- Adapting to cultural differences
- Managing and embracing change
- Learning to delegate
- Leading team achievement
Required Knowledge:
- MS Office (Word, Excel)
- MS Publisher
- Possession of a valid CA Driver’s license
Mandatory Training Requirements:
- Maintain current First Aid/CPR certification
- Mandated Reporter training
- Mandatory Harassment training every two years
- Maintain current Water Safety Certification
- Complete a minimum of 21 Training Hours annually
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
Kids' Country's Response to COVID-19 https://kidscountry.org/for-families/kids-country-coronavirus-response/
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: One location