Description

KSS Preschools is offering a summer signing bonus of $1,000! ($250 upon signing and $750 after 90 days of employment)

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 Albany, Oakland - Montclair, Oakland - Lincoln Highlands, Walnut Creek and San Jose - Willow Glen.

ABOUT THE CENTER DIRECTOR POSITION

We are looking for a Center Director for our San Jose 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. 

YOU ARE A GREAT FIT FOR THE CENTER DIRECTOR POSITION IF...

• 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 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

• 8 paid holidays, 13 paid school break days and 10 days of PTO
• 100% of employee health plan premiums through Kaiser on select plans and 50% premium coverage for dependents
• Dental and vision insurance plans
• 401K retirement account with up to 4% matching
• Tuition discounts to children of employees
• Professional development and training
• A professional, dedicated team of teachers who care deeply about our work

SALARY – 

Requirements

• At least 3 years of administrative experience. 
• Written and spoken fluency in English and Spanish
• Knowledge and experience in Education or Child Development
• Fully licensed early childhood teacher
• Bachelor's degree 
• Experience within a setting of 60 children preferred
• Experience opening a new location preferred