Preschool & Daycare Serving El Cajon, Lakeside and Santee CA

The Director is a key member of Children’s Choice Administration team that works together to support the mission and values of the centers. The Director is responsible for early learning (Infants, Preschool, and School age) programs and support center operations. The director is the face of the company for many families and is able to effectively promote and articulate the values of Children’s Choice early learning and school age programs.

Essential functions

Administrative Responsibilities

1. Enrollment:
   
   • Schedule and conduct tours and intake interviews
   • Maintain and manage waitlists
   • Enter or assign entry of family in Brightwheel and Secure entry system (Currently only at Prescott)
   • Produce monthly enrollment and scheduling reports for Executive Director and COO.
2. Ongoing Enrollment Management:
   
   • Regularly visit classrooms and consult with teachers and center Directors to manage placement and transitions of children in the early learning program.
   • Produce monthly memo to alert teaching staff to planned transitions.
   • Emailing and drip campaigns thru constant contact
3. Child Files
   
   • Ensure organization and accurate data entry of all files required by Children’s Choice and Community Care Licensing.
4. Tuition Accounts
   
   • Consult at least monthly with COO to ensure accurate billing on tuition accounts.
   • Bill NSF, Late, registration, Vacation credit, advanced discounts and fees billed to account weekly as required by Children’s Choice Policy
5. Family Support
   
   • Orient families to CC practices, philosophy, and core values
   • Field parent concerns and work with families, teachers, administrators to achieve positive outcomes.
   • Maintain resources for families with special needs or in crisis.
   • Support families thru the enrollment process including financial assistance programs including but not limited to YMCA, CDA, PCG, NACCRRA.

Team-Centered Responsibility:

1. Team Leadership:
   
   • Activity participates in regular scheduled administrative team meetings.
   • Consult frequently with the Executive Director and COO and take proactive measures to address concerns as they arise.
2. Supervise Administration Assistant:
   
   • Plan, and supervision to ensure data and fie maintenance for enrollment, licensing, Food Program, and Children’s Choice policies.

Organization-Center based Responsibility:

1. Companywide Events
   
   • Coordinate with administration planning for family social, community events, and community service.
2. Picture Days:
   
   • Schedule and manage picture days.
3. Communications:
   
   • Facilitate Children’s Choice Rockstar page
   • Handle all emails that come through the website
   • Make changes to the website or pass them on to Team Awesome for implementation.
   • Handle posting to Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter daily
   • Post family birth announcements and staff and children’s birthdays
   • Stay abreast of what’s happening in the center and keep families informed with updates important notices and changes
4. Fundraising
   
   • Encourage staff and families to participate in fundraising activities.
   • Assist as needed with fundraising events

Individual Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time for work and notify COO when absent or delayed
• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notices for absences
• Approach criticism with a learning attitude
• Be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program
• Communicate directly and avoid gossip
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality
• Show initiative in problem solving and be open to new ideas
• Approach challenges with imagination and sense of humor
• Create a welcoming, positive environment center-wide by:
  1. Being activity engaged with children
  2. Being friendly, warm, and affectionate
  3. Using appropriate voice and tone

Additional Skills:

• Able to work independently with close attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to identify priorities, plan work schedules, and meet deadlines
• Able to manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.

Qualifications:

• You must meet title 22 director qualifications for this position. You must be able to pass a background check, obtain both a CPR/1^st aid certification, physical, and mandated reported certificate.

Professional Development:

• Each full-time employee is required to obtain 24 hours of professional development per calendar year and set annual goals
• Workshops and/or educational courses: Attend workshops or courses as requested or required. Share information from these workshops with other members of administration team, as appropriate.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Able to work flexible hours, occasional weekends and evenings. Some travel is required

Declaration: The forgoing description of duties and responsibilities is not a complete description of the responsibilities and duties that are assigned to the ES and should not be interpreted as such. This job is ever changing and this description is subject to change without notice.

Do you feel like you have a calling to work with children?

Are you a natural when it comes to teaching?

Do you find yourself drawn to a fulfilling career in early childhood education, but you just haven’t found the right position?

If this sounds like you, then we have some awesome news! Our group of high-quality child care centers, located near you, is looking to fill Lead Teacher openings, and you can apply today!

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and you:

• are at least 18 years old
• have a high school diploma or equivalent

• have completed a minimum of 12 Early Childhood Development Units from accredited school – (3) Child family and community, (3) Growth and development, (3) Infant and toddler, (3) Program and curriculum
• hold a Social Security card or are legally eligible to work in the United States

then you’re an ideal candidate to be a Lead Teacher! In return for your experience, you’ll receive:

• the mentorship of experienced co-workers
• the freedom to use your creativity within the framework of a flexible curriculum
• competitive pay based on your experience, with room for advancement
• paid holidays and paid time off
• a joyful work environment where you can feel at home

Learn more and apply today! If you’re looking for a rewarding career at a center that values your talents and experience, but you’re not sure if being a Lead Teacher is quite right for you, check out our Center Director, Support Staff, Cook, and Van Driver positions; your incredible new job is waiting for you!

Expectations, Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Duties for Lead Teachers:

The Lead Teacher is the first point of contact with families at the center. They are responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth, and development of children in their care. The main focus for lead teachers is to work with parents, administrators, and other teachers to improve student’s experiences while meeting our core values. They are responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program. Additionally, lead teachers plan, evaluate, and improve the academic environment of the classroom to create opportunities that meet the ever-changing needs of their students. Lead teachers create a lasting impression on the children and families we serve.

Essential functions of a Lead Teacher:

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement activities that meet the physical, social, emotional, and academic needs of children
• Keep a solid inventory of classroom materials and rotate between multiple subjects
• Plan weekly lesson plans that correlate with the posted themes
• Maintain classroom cleanliness and sanitation
• Keep communication current with parents and Director
• Always be aware of ratio (every 30 minutes and between any transition)
• Maintain professional, respectful, and loyal attitude toward the company
• Treat all children, families, and staff with respect while building positive relations
• Ensure children are actively supervised at all times
• Build a respectful relationship with each child’s individuality – ensure the promotion of basic skills, positive self-esteem, and growth in challenging areas
• Be familiar with emergency procedures – lockdown, fire drill, earthquake, etc.
• Keep parent communication app, Brightwheel, up to date with all daily activities
• Create a fun and engaging curriculum that promotes each child
• Share classroom responsibilities and actively train Aide’s in maintaining a healthy and positive learning environment
• Ensure all classroom data is up to date – Food program, ratio sheets, Brightwheel, temp. logs, diaper logs
• Promote proper hygiene at all times – clean hands, clean face, clean clothes, clean bottoms
• Family Support:

• Orient families to our practices, philosophy, and core values
• Field parent concerns and work with families, teachers, and directors to achieve positive outcomes
• Actively input daily activities into Brightwheel app
• Actively communicate with parents when challenges/concerns arise – keep records of all communication

Team-Centered Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership:

• Actively participates in regularly scheduled staff team meetings.
• Consult frequently with the Director and take proactive measures to address concerns as they arise
• Create a welcoming and inviting classroom that accepts help when needed

Organization-Centered Responsibilities:

• Company-wide events
  • Assist and participate in events as needed
  • Encourage families to participate in events
• Communications:
  • Communicate with Director and Assistant Director about daily tasks
  • Communicate with the Aide on support needed for the day
  • Communicate with Director and parent of any injury related to a child

Individual Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time for work
• If absent, notify Director, at least 2 hours before the start of shift
• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notices for planned absences (Min. 2 weeks ahead)
• Approach criticism with a learning attitude
• Be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program
• Communicate directly and avoid gossip
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and commitment
• Show initiative in problem-solving and be open to new ideas
• Approach challenges with imagination and sense of humor
• Create a welcoming, positive environment center-wide by:
  • Being actively engaged with children
  • Being friendly, warm, and affectionate
  • Using appropriate voice and tone

Additional Skills:

• Able to work alongside staff with close attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Able to identify priorities within a classroom
• Able to manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age – minimum
• Completion of H.S. diploma
• Completion of 12 Early Childhood Development Units from accredited school – (3) Child family and community, (3) Growth and development, (3) Infant and toddler, (3) Program and curriculum
• Livescan fingerprint clearance
• Health screening and T.B. test immediately upon hiring
• C.P.R and First aid certified
• Social security card

Professional Development:

• Each full-time employee is required to obtain 24 hours of professional development per calendar year and set annual goals
• Workshops and educational courses: Attend workshops or courses as requested or required.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Able to work flexible hours, overtime, occasional weekends, and evenings
• Be open-minded to constant change – keep a positive attitude

Declaration: The foregoing description of duties and responsibilities is not a complete description of the responsibilities and duties assigned to the E.S. and should not be interpreted as such. This job is ever-changing, and this description is subject to change without notice.

Are you a passionate educator looking to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of young students? Do you want to teach while also learning from some incredible early childhood education mentors?

We’re looking for new people to join our team of long-serving, dedicated professionals who spend their days sparking learning and creating joy! 

If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:

• Consider yourself a natural, empathetic leader
• Have work experience and/or educational background in ECE
• Want to be part of a center that values your voice and your skills
• Are a strong verbal and written communicator with some tech-savvy
• Can physically complete the tasks necessary to care for small children, and
• Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning 

then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.

Are you a compassionate, motivated person who adores children and wants to break into the field of early childhood education? We’re looking for people like you who want to begin or advance a career providing classroom support to teachers and brightening the lives of the littlest learners.

• If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:    
• Are friendly, dependable, and willing to work as an integral part of a classroom team
• Want ECE work experience and professional development opportunities 
• Can communicate respectfully with students, colleagues, parents, and administrators
• Are physically able to complete the tasks necessary to care for small children, and 
• Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning 

then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you. 

The Support staff report to Director or Assistant Director daily to see where their support is needed. They provide children with developmentally appropriate activities, a nurturing environment, and build positive relations with all children and their families.  The support staff must always maintain a friendly and professional rapport with staff members and parents. The support staff is responsible for supporting and implementing all decisions made by management. The support staff is a solid asset to the company to help in all areas that are needed.

Essential functions

Outline of position but not limited 

1. Responsibilities:
   • Provide ample support to the staff and children when needed
   • Provide coverage to room’s when necessary 
   • Maintain classroom cleanliness and sanitation  
   • Keep communication current with Lead Teacher and Director
   • Be positive and supportive of all change 
   • Always be aware of ratio (every 30 minutes and between any transition) 
   • Maintain professional, respectful, and loyal attitude toward the company 
   • Treat all children, families, and staff with respect while maintaining positive relations
   • Help in kitchen/cook duties when necessary 
2. Family Support
   • Orient families to CC practices, philosophy, and core values
   • Field parent concerns and work with families, teachers, and directors to achieve positive outcomes. 
   • Actively input daily activities into Brightwheel app 

Team-Centered Responsibility:

1. Team Leadership:
   • Actively participates in regularly scheduled staff team meetings.
   • Consult frequently with the Director and take proactive measures to address concerns as they arise. 

Organization-Center based Responsibility:

1. Companywide Events
   • Assist and participate in events as needed 
   • Encourage families to participate in events  
2. Communications:
   • Communicate with Director and Assistant Director about daily tasks 
   • Communicate with the Lead teacher of any changes during your coverage of the room
   • Communicate with co-staff about ratio (every 30 minutes/coming in and out of runs)

Individual Responsibilities:

• Arrive on time for work 
• If absent, must notify Director, at a minimum, 2 hours before the start of shift
• Be reliable in attendance and give ample notices for planned absences (Min. 2 weeks ahead)
• Approach criticism with a learning attitude
• Be flexible in scheduling to meet the needs of the overall program
• Communicate directly and avoid gossip
• Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and commitment 
• Show initiative in problem-solving and be open to new ideas
• Approach challenges with imagination and sense of humor
• Create a welcoming, positive environment center-wide by:
  1. Being actively engaged with children
  2. Being friendly, warm, and affectionate
  3. Using appropriate voice and tone

Additional Skills:

• Able to work alongside staff with close attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written 
• Able to identify priorities within a classroom
• Able to manage multiple tasks and frequent interruptions

Qualifications:

• 18 years of age – minimum
• Completion of H.S. diploma 
• Completion of 12 Early Childhood Development Units from accredited school – (3) Child family and community, (3) Growth and development, (3) Infant and toddler, (3) Program and curriculum
• Live scan fingerprint clearance
• Health screening and T.B. test immediately upon hiring
• C.P.R and First aid certified 
• Social security card 

Professional Development:

• Each full-time employee is required to obtain 24 hours of professional development per calendar year and set annual goals
• Workshops and educational courses: Attend workshops or courses as requested or required. 

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Able to work flexible hours, overtime, occasional weekends, and evenings

Declaration: The foregoing description of duties and responsibilities is not a complete description of the responsibilities and duties assigned to the E.S. and should not be interpreted as such. This job is ever-changing, and this description is subject to change without notice.

Are you an adaptable, compassionate person who loves working with young children? Do you have commercial or institutional cooking experience and want to apply that to helping kids eat tasty, healthy meals? 

If this sounds like you, great! We’re looking for caring people like you to be Cooks as part of our dedicated team of early childhood care providers! 

If you’re ready to move into a position that brings something new every day, and you:

• Are dependable, motivated, and physically able and willing to work hard 
• Have experience working in a commercial kitchen setting
• Are a team player with great communication skills
• Can prepare, time, and serve meals to a large group with skill and efficiency 
• Are able to follow all food safety protocols and maintain cleanliness standards
• Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care 

then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you. 

Are you a compassionate, motivated person who adores children and wants to work in the field of early childhood education? Do you have a clean driving record and love to be on the move? Last question—are you a stickler for rules and safety? 

You are? GREAT! 

We’re looking for people like you who want to begin or advance a career as a professional driver, transporting our students to and from the center and on field trips. Are you our person? 

If you’re ready to move into a career that makes a difference, and you:

• Are friendly, dependable, and flexible
• Are 25 or older with at least 3 years driving experience and a clean license
• Want ECE work experience and professional development opportunities 
• Can follow all rules for safely transporting young children
• Can communicate respectfully with students, colleagues, parents, and administrators
• Are physically able to complete the tasks that accompany daily driving
• Agree with and can deliver on our mission to provide exceptional care and learning 

then please apply today! We can’t wait to meet you.