Klassic Kids Site Director - Pacific Beach

• All new hires begin at starting salary regardless of experience

We are currently hiring for a full-time Site Director at our Pacific Beach Elementary Location!

OUR STORY.

Harmonium was established in 1975 through an enterprising blend of vision and necessity to respond to Mira Mesa's rapidly growing need for juvenile diversion services. We continue to shape our mission, goals and services by listening to the needs of neighborhoods, individuals and families.

We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that reaches more than 30,000 San Diegans a year and offer a wide array of innovative and customized program services to over 5,000 children, youth, and families each day throughout San Diego County. We believe creative planning, collaboration, and strength-based intervention results in high quality services that promote well-being.

Interested in joining our team? Take a look at the position we have available below. If this role speaks to you, let us know by applying! We hope to connect with you soon.

JOB DESCRIPTION.

Klassic Kids is a licensed childcare, fee-based program offered at multiple sites throughout San Diego County. First and foremost, this position ensures the safety, security, and well-being of the children enrolled.

The Site Director is responsible for the overall management and administration of the site. This position is responsible for compliance with CCL regulations, agency policies and procedures and best practices. The Site Director is mandated to take all the necessary steps, including providing direct service, to ensure the safety, security and well-being of each child enrolled in the program. The Site Director is responsible for supporting the healthy social/emotional development of children enrolled in the program in line with School Age Childcare Programs best practices.

JOB COMPLEXITY.

• Ensuring all Community Care Licensing regulations, Harmonium and Klassic Kids program policies and procedures are met and followed

• Responsible for ensuring that all children are being visually supervised at all times and are safe from physical and verbal abuse, exploitation and prejudice

• Create a safe, positive and enriching environment for every child in the program

• Responsible for working at least 90% of all program hours

• Participate in group and individual reflective supervision

• Attend and participate in required Klassic Kids and Harmonium meetings and trainings

MINIMUM COMPETENCIES.

• Must meet the minimum education requirements per CA State Licensing Standards:

• Completion, with passing grades, of 15 semester units in Child Development (CD) or related fields including:

• 3 units in Child Development, 3 units in child growth and development, 3 units in child, family and community, 3 units in program/curriculum and 3 units in Administration of Child Care Programs plus 4 years of teaching,

• AA degree with a major in child development plus 2 years of teaching experience

• OR BA degree in Child Development plus 1 year of teaching

• "Related fields" can include: Recreation, Art/Theater, Music, Dance, Physical Education, Human Services/Social Welfare (Nursing, Psychology, Sociology or Home Economics) Elementary/Middle School teacher credential courses or ECE/CD or School Age units

• "Passing grade" is considered a C or higher

• Must complete Child Development Administration course within 12 months of hire date

• Must complete Health and Safety Class (8 hours)

• Must meet Community Care Licensing Directors Qualifications

• Must have minimum 2 years administration experience in a licensed or comparable group child care program, with a working knowledge of staff coaching and supervision, public relation, marketing and fiscal management

• Specific in-depth knowledge in child development, counseling and education

• Evidence of planning and organizational skills

• Essential skills in the area of sports, games, crafts, special interests and/or hobbies

• Presentation and communication skills

• Effective written skills

BENEFITS.

• Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, critical illness, and a monthly $238.18 employer contribution. We also offer a 403b Retirement Plan with a match of up to 2% based on years of service. Time off accrual for this position includes 7 hours of sick time per month and 9.33 hours of vacation per month for the first 3 years and 12.25 hours per month thereafter.

All new hires begin at starting salary regardless of experience.

Harmonium is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all employees/interns. We are committed to maintaining an atmosphere in which people of diverse backgrounds and lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.

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