Development Director jobs in San Jose, CA

Responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the assigned SJB Child Development Center to ensure compliance with SJB Curriculum, Policies & Procedures and State and Federal Mandates. Facilitates open communication between parents, staff, and agency representatives.  Provides ongoing training, guidance and support to center-based staff, children, and families.  

• Plan, supervise and implement the program in accordance with agency policies & procedures, philosophy, mission, vision & values.
• Comply with all Title XXII, Community Care Licensing Regulations, Title V, California Department of Education, Early Learning and Care Division Funding Terms and Conditions, and Head Start Program Standards.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to staff, children, and families.
• Conduct tours and orient new families and staff.

• Oversee and support staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating curriculum and assessments.

• Model developmentally appropriate/best practice and monitor to ensure implementation.
• Maintain a welcoming, safe, and quality environment for children, families, and staff.
• Provide training, mentoring and support to staff on an ongoing basis.
• Participate in and/or facilitate meetings, trainings, and workshops.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive parent involvement and education program to include but not limited to the following: parent meetings, parent engagement activities, parent trainings & support, newsletters, open and ongoing communication, home and school connections.  
• Plan and implement a comprehensive staff development program to include but not limited to the following: mentoring, training and support, performance management, professional development plans, open and ongoing communication,   

• Maintain and encourage positive relationships with children, parents and staff.

• Participate in activities that further professional growth.
• Maintain and encourage professional, open, and ongoing communication with staff and families.  
• Represent Agency at community functions as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and staff.
• Assumes all duties and responsibilities of the Master Teacher, Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Teacher Assistant/Kitchen Aide.
• Ensure Daily Health Checks are completed and documented.
• Assist at other SJB locations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Associate Program Director, Program Director, Chief Executive Officer, or Chief Financial Officer.

• Schedule staff in accordance with Title V requirements and center needs.
• Market center to maintain enrollment at full capacity.
• Ensure necessary reports and paperwork are completed accurately and submitted within the given timeframe.
• Maintain accurate records to include but not limited to children’s files, staff files, attendance records, Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) documents, meeting minutes, training documents, Contract Monitoring Review (CMR) documents, curriculum and assessments.
• Maintain waitlist for full fee families and enroll based on center availability.
• Order, inventory, and maintain center supplies.
• Submit, monitor, and follow up with maintenance requests to ensure work orders are handled in a timely manner.
• Facilitate staff meetings and document agendas, sign-in sheets, and minutes.
• Recruit and interview center-based staff as necessary.
• Coach and discipline staff as needed.
• Complete performance appraisals for staff at 90 days and annually.

• Evaluate the performance of staff members and meet with all staff on a quarterly basis (at minimum) to set and discuss performance goals.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure compliance and program quality.

• At least one year experience as an SJB Site Director.
• Participate in trainings and meetings as required to be a mentor.
• Knowledge and expertise in SJB Policies and Procedures.
• Knowledge and expertise in SJB administration duties to include use of Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge and expertise in SJB expectations of a high-quality program.  
• Knowledge and expertise of SJB apprenticeship and volunteer programs.
• Knowledge and expertise in SJB expectations of parent engagement and staff development.
• Maintain high quality classroom environments in ERS, CLASS, and QRIS.
• Expertise in understanding Creative Curriculum, PITC, and Teaching Pyramid and ensure implementation in all classrooms.
• Provide support, guidance, and feedback to mentee Site Directors during initial training period and as needed.
• Shadow and observe mentee Site Director and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate meetings with mentee Site Director as needed.
• Keep Associate Program Director and Program Director informed of mentoring progress and staff performance.
• Ability to provide resources, information, and strategies to mentee Site Director to support their professional success.

• Ensure the health and welfare of the children and the staff is maintained at all times.
• Mandated to report suspected child abuse.
• Conduct regular facility inspections and report areas of concern to the Facilities Department.

• Work closely with the Facilities Department to ensure the center is free from safety hazards and is properly maintained.
• Ensure monthly fire drills, earthquake drills, lock down drills, and annual disaster drills are conducted.

• Ensure staff understand and follow agency procedures and reporting requirements related to health and safety standards, food handling, toileting of young children, hand washing, and universal precautions with exposure to blood.
• Report safety hazards and injuries immediately and ensure proper paperwork is completed in a timely manner.

• General knowledge of childcare including federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing childcare and safety; knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of childcare and development. 
• Organized, creative, independent, self-motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail-oriented, flexible in scheduling based and prioritization, and driven by excellence.
• Must possess exceptional communication skills to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form, including accurate grammar and business correspondence knowledge.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective business relationships; demonstrated ability to communicate in situations requiring tact and poise; skilled in confidentiality and discretion.
• Thorough knowledge of office administration including efficient filing systems, office machines and equipment, and computer software such as Word, Excel, Publisher, Outlook (email & calendar).
• Skilled in customer service and employee relations.
• Must present a neat, professional appearance.
• Ability to adjust tasks and focus with composure, and in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities.
• Belief in working as a professional, cohesive team member.
• Ability to define and solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Respect diversity and embrace working with multi-cultural communities.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) is preferred in Child Development or Early Child Development.
• Site Supervisor Permit required.
• Three semester units in the care and development of infants is required for those who work with infants and toddlers.
• Must be in good health as verified by a current health screening, including a test for Tuberculosis performed under the supervision of a physician not more than 60 days prior to employment.  
• Proof of up-to-date immunization records to include but not limited to Measles, Pertussis, Tuberculosis (every 4 years), and Influenza (annually).
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint clearance, criminal record, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) clearance and Child Abuse Central Index Check prior to employment.
• Must possess California Driver’s License and meet minimum insurance requirements for personal vehicle and have a driving record which meets the standards set forth in Administrative Regulation 4532 and 4533. If current auto insurance has a “Business Use Exclusion” it will need to be removed from your policy.  
• Current pediatric CPR and First Aid certificate from an approved vendor required.  
• Completion of Mandated Reporter Training as per Assembly Bill 1207. Must be completed every 2 years.
• Completion of Community Care Licensing Child Care Orientation and Record Keeping Training.
• 8 hours of Health and Safety Training to include Lead Training.
• Knowledge of Title XXII, Title V, Head Start, Creative Curriculum, Desired Results, Teaching Pyramid, Program for Infant Toddler Care (if applicable), Best Practice, Leadership/Management. Required to participate in approved training program without current experience.
• Supervisory experience necessary with background in child development or early childhood education.
• Bilingual/Biliterate a plus.

• Physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met (or may be encountered) by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical Demands: 

• Requires employee, on a regular basis, to do the following: stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoup, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear, smell, lift 35 pounds or more, move safely and quickly across surfaces on a regular basis.
• Requires employee, on occasion, to climb or balance.  
• Requires employee, on a regular basis, to use the following visually: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to judge distances.
• Requires employee, on a regular basis, to use their hearing for the following: respond quickly to sounds, recognize alarms, and receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Requires employee, on a regular basis, to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Requires employee, on a regular basis, to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Requires employee, on a regular basis, to drive a vehicle to conduct work occasionally.
• Requires employee to have the ability wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day (as needed).

Work Environment: 

• Requires employee to work outdoors in cold, wet and heat conditions on a regular basis.
• Requires employee to work in a noisy environment on a regular basis.

The above is intended to describe the duties and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be constructed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees will initially be assigned a site, but their assignment may change from time to time without notice, as all employees are expected to work where needed without dedication to a specific location.  Some employees may be located at one location for an extended period of time, which does not guarantee them that location on a go-forward basis.  We are open from 6:45am to 6:15pm Monday through Friday.  Employees must be able to work during this time frame.

This agreement does not affect your “at-will” employment with SJB Child Development Centers.  “At-will” meaning separation with or without notice for any reason not prohibited by law can be initiated by either party.

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