Program Lead

Catalyst Kids • Morgan Hill, CA

270d • $29 - $43

About The Position

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.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledgeable and values the impact of culture on the development of children.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to listen, receive feedback and provide constructive feedback to peers and staff.
• Proficiency in second languages.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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; take steps to continuously improve in alignment with agency's quality standards.
• Fully participate and lead QRIS for Infant/Toddler programs.
• Manage a team at the center with a size ranging from 2-5 staff depending on center size and enrollment.
• Conduct Annual Performance review on time and provide regular feedback.
• Facilitate highly effective, participatory team meetings that foster ownership for expected outcomes.
• Provide on-site mentoring and modeling in the classroom.
• Orient and integrate new staff into the team to achieve high staff retention.
• Provide excellent customer service by establishing and maintaining authentic connections and reciprocal, culturally responsive relationships with children, youth, families, schools, and communities.
• Ensure and maintain full compliance with all agency policies/procedures and protect agency assets and resources.
• Forecast staffing needs in consideration of business requirements and changing environment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-Term Disability (LTD) employer paid coverage
• 401(k) Retirement plan and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Personal Health Advocate
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Commuter pre-tax benefit
• Discounted childcare
• Access to the Calm app
• Tickets at Work employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree