Job Description

ABOUT KSS IMMERSION SCHOOLS

Kids Speaking Spanish (KSS) offers a full- and part-time Spanish immersion preschool program in the San Francisco Bay Area for children aged two to six. KSS is a warm and nurturing environment where children flourish under the caring instruction of highly-experienced teachers from Spanish-speaking countries across the globe. We have convenient preschool locations in Berkeley, Oakland - Montclair, Oakland - Lincoln Highlands and Walnut Creek.

ABOUT THE CENTER DIRECTOR POSITION

We are looking for a Spanish-speaking Center Director for our Montclair location who is a flexible and enthusiastic team player with leadership and management experience as a site director of a daycare center or school with preschool age children ages 2-5 years.

ABOUT YOU

• You are passionate about educating young learners: You are dedicated to early childhood education. You are eager to learn and grow in your career and deeply committed to bilingual and immersion education.
• You value bilingual education: You are committed to language immersion education as a way to support language learning
• You are kind and compassionate You are thoughtful in your interactions and you are great at putting families at ease.
• You are an outstanding communicator You have excellent written and verbal skills in both English and Spanish.
• You have amazing organizational skills: You have a talent for handling and managing complex forms, files and organizational structures
• You have a can-do attitude: You see challenges as opportunities for growth
• You thrive in a collaborative work environment: You love being part of a team, you are flexible and adaptable and willing to help others as needed

CENTER DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a welcoming and supportive environment for families and children
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and support to all teachers
• Promote an atmosphere that cultivates leadership, communication and accountability
• Ensure that our program adheres to Community Care Licensing regulations
• Oversee curriculum implementation
• Ensure that facilities and school environments are safe and well kept
• Serve as a leader and role model that supports the policies and mission of KSS

BENEFITS

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plans
• Generous paid time off policies
• 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
• Tuition discounts to children of employees
• Professional development and training

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (masters degree preferred)
• At least 3 years of preschool administrative experience
• Written and spoken fluency in English
• Written and spoken fluency in Spanish
• Knowledge and experience in education and child development
• Fully licensed early childhood teacher and site supervisor (12 ECE Units minimum)
• Fully authorized to work now and in the future in the U.S.