Program Lead

Catalyst Kids-posted 9 months ago
$25 - $38/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Ventura, CA
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The Program Lead manages all programmatic and staffing aspects of an early care and education center, in accordance with the agency's program and people management goals. This position ensures program quality is maintained in a single Catalyst Family Inc. licensed childcare center. The Program Lead position provides oversight of the planning, implementation, assessment, reflection, and program requirements for school age and/or infant/toddler age children. Program Leads are a classroom/program leader that must be able to coach, mentor and provide ongoing observation and feedback to teaching staff that results in implementation of quality programming. Program Lead ensures that all children receive quality staff-child interactions and are supervised, at all times, in a safe and healthy environment. The Program Lead works collaboratively with the Center Manager/Site Supervisor to support the business of the center including enrollment and attendance, purchasing and community relationship building. The Program Lead position acknowledges and celebrates diversity among staff, children, and families, and provides an environment that reflects the diversity within a community. They create classroom environments that reflect the backgrounds and experiences of children, families, and staff. Program Leads are in ratio approximately 33% of the time.

  • Liaison for communicating Catalyst Family Inc. vision, mission, philosophy, and curriculum approaches to staff, parents, school personnel, the community, and State and local government agencies.
  • Ensures streamlined processes for documented learning from observations/anecdotes to lesson plans, documentation, all assessments, internal and external reviews.
  • Supports, mentors, and role models for teachers in the creation and implementation and evaluation/completion of center action plans.
  • Collaborates with center staff to provide an enriched, dynamic indoor/outdoor environments that meet the diverse and cultural needs and interests of children.
  • Assess program quality and curriculum implementation, health/safety, and licensing standards.
  • Fully participate and lead QRIS for Infant/Toddler programs.
  • Maintains knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices and applicable curriculum influences.
  • Using staff observations and program assessment tools, work with staff to develop and implement child growth plans.
  • Follow Catalyst's Positive Behavior Approach and protocol with family members.
  • Manage a team at the center with a size ranging from 2-5 staff.
  • Manage staff performance proactively; coach, support and provide feedback to staff regularly.
  • Conduct Annual Performance review on time and provide regular feedback.
  • Facilitate highly effective, participatory team meetings.
  • Observe staff interactions with children and give immediate and useful feedback.
  • Provide on-site mentoring and modeling in the classroom.
  • Orient and integrate new staff into the team.
  • Develop professional growth plans with staff and provide opportunities for continuous growth.
  • Ensure that individual and team goals are aligned with agency goals.
  • Commit to continuous improvement in knowledge of child/youth development.
  • Act as a change agent to advocate, communicate and implement organizational changes.
  • Provide excellent customer service by establishing and maintaining authentic connections with children, youth, families, schools, and communities.
  • Organize and support a parent advisory committee.
  • Participate in activities at the school acting as a representative of the agency.
  • Ensure and maintain full compliance with all agency policies/procedures.
  • Forecast staffing needs in consideration of business requirements.
  • HS Degree or GED AND Completion of 15 units of ECE (3 in administration or staff relations and core units) OR AA degree with 24 ECE/CD units, 6 units in administration and 2 units in adult supervision OR BA with 12 ECE/CD units, 6 units in administration and 2 units in adult supervision OR Site Supervisor Permit or above preferred.
  • 2-3 years' experience in ECE/CD setting.
  • At least 1 year of experience mentoring and leading other adults or teaching staff.
  • Must be able to complete Child Care Center Part II Orientation Certificate and Mandate training.
  • Able to pass Criminal Record Clearance, health screening, TB test, and have updated immunizations.
  • Knowledgeable and values the impact of culture on the development of children.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: ability to listen, receive feedback and provide constructive feedback.
  • Proficiency in second languages.
  • Working knowledge of staffing, marketing communication.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits.
  • 401(k) Retirement plan.
  • Flexible Spending Account.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
  • Education Reimbursement Program.
  • Discounted childcare.
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