Full-time Preschool Program Manager (Arcadia)

Love kids?

Looking for a part-time position that enables you to make an impact on your community? Exciting opportunities within Right At School Early Learning Center located in the Arcadia School District

As a Program Manager with Right At School, you’ll have a positive impact on children, parents, and schools in your local community! Be a part of an organization that is changing the game in the lives of children! We provide our team of educators with the best training and development in the child care profession! With our innovative online and in-person trainings, 99% of employees feel confident and effective just one month into their work. You will have access to our 300+ training modules in our online library, and pay increases based on your voluntary development.

Position Details:

Location: The Right At School Early Learning Center is located adjacent to Baldwin Stocker Elementary School.

Pay Range: Full-time; $24-$29/hour (dependent on education and experience)

Schedule: 8:00am-5:00pm (with 1 hour lunch break)

As Program Manager you will:

• Lead a team of educators and/or assistant teachers to ensure the delivery of engaging, interactive educational experiences and curriculum
• Develop strong relationships with school administration, parents, & PTA organizations in order to provide the best care for children and ensure customer satisfaction
• Manage staff compliance with district-specific policies and procedures
• Maintain excellent communication with varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel
• Model positive guidance and effective classroom management to maintain the safety, well-being and attention of all children while supporting homework completion, leading fun fitness activities, and guiding children at play
• Lead the educator and assistant teacher team in organizing program materials for lessons and activities, as well as document attendance, incidents and other observations
• Manage and order supplies as needed according to curriculum
• Meet and report regularly to the Area Manager regarding program, site, and staff performance

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED AND Must meet atleast 1 of the educational requirements located below. (please scroll down)
• 2 years of direct experience working with children under 13
• 1 year of supervisory experience
• Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
• Individuals who work well in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills with varied audience including children, parents, staff and school personnel
• Respect for and dedication to working with children with special needs
• A passion for children and community
• Outstanding customer service and relationship building skills
• Strong classroom management skills with the ability to use and model appropriate positive discipline
• Works well in a team environment
• A passion and drive that inspire a love for learning & the ability to engage children in learning activities in a fun and interactive way
• Respect for and dedication to working with children
• REQUIRED: Ability to meet state-specific requirements; LIVE Scan fingerprint, Cleared Fingerprints, Mandated Reporter training, Health Certificate with Cleared TB test

Education Requirements - Must have one of requirements below to apply:

1. High school graduation or GED AND 15 completed units in ECE (3 in Human Development, 3 in child/family/community, six in curriculum, 3 in Administration) AND at least 4 years experience teaching in a Licensed Child Care Facility or comparable child group program.
2. AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with 3 units in Administration AND at least 2 years experience teaching in a Licensed Child Care Facility or comparable child group program
3. BA Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with 3 units in Administration AND at least 1 year experience teaching in a Licensed Child Care Facility or comparable child group program
4. . A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or a Child Development Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a difference in your community and positively impact families
• Ongoing professional development with pay raise incentives
• Provide meaningful fun and employ Disguised Learning
• Flexible working hours aligned with school schedules
• Competitive compensation and perks, including free after school childcare

One of our core values is being “locally-inspired.” We will follow the guidance of our State and school district level partners in regard to any COVID-19 vaccination and/or testing requirements they may put in place. In some areas this may mean that employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to work in schools (except where medical or religious exemptions may apply). Employees are also required to wear masks at all times during work hours, regardless of vaccination status.

Here at Right At School, our commitment to equal opportunity runs deep. We really mean that. In order to achieve our goals, we need to work hard to create a diverse workforce so we can reach as many students, parents and schools as possible. We embrace the uniqueness in everyone and we encourage each individual to be their true selves. Your age, skin color, beliefs, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, parental status, vet status, gender identity are valued here. We do not stand for discrimination or harassment of any kind. Come as you are.