Site Leader

Position Overview       Under the supervision of the Associate or Managing Director, the Hollywood Site Leader is responsible for the daily operations of the assigned early childhood education site, ensuring compliance with licensing requirements, maintaining classroom ratios, and promoting a safe, engaging environment where children can learn and thrive. The Site Leader supports teacher growth and development by supervising teaching staff, monitors classroom environments through regular observation feedback cycles, welcomes families and maintains a consistent presence throughout the day, and ensures all required paperwork is updated and accurate. This role also includes collaborating with Family Support Specialists on attendance concerns, participating in leadership meetings and teacher development, and serving as a liaison with internal teams including mental health, family services, education, disabilities, and health and nutrition to ensure coordinated, high-quality services for all children and families.   Duties    Ensures compliance with all Early/Head Start, DOE, and Community Care Licensing (CCL) policies related to education, health, nutrition, mental health, disability, and family engagement; oversees implementation of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate learning environment responsive to children’s needs. Provides instructional leadership by collecting and analyzing observations of children's learning behaviors, supporting lesson planning and individualized goal setting, and overseeing the completion of DRDPs and CLASS observations. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records including attendance, emergency cards, contact sheets, home visits, and all mandated reports; ensures documentation of all incidents, accidents, and behavioral concerns. Leads and supports the classroom teaching team by holding regular teacher meetings, sharing updates on policies and lesson plans, and ensuring alignment with program expectations; completes incident reports and addresses classroom issues as needed. Oversees site operations by monitoring daily classroom ratios, completing health and safety checklists, and ensuring compliance with CACFP guidelines including food preparation, food temperature, and family-style meals. Participates in staff performance evaluations, supports the development and monitoring of professional development goals, and reviews/approves administrative documents such as timesheets, work orders, and purchase orders. Conducts and follows up on site visits and Unusual Incidents related to Community Care Licensing, Health, CACFP, and Head Start; reports concern to supervisors and mandated agencies as necessary, including child abuse reporting. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics   Bachelor's degree in child development, early childhood education, human services, or an applicable field. Holds a current Site Supervisor Permit or higher from the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing or meets the eligibility requirements to obtain one.  Familiarity with Conscious Discipline practices to support social-emotional development and positive behavior strategies. Understanding of Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) and developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education Experience with or knowledge of the Creative Curriculum framework preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills in English are required, and we celebrate linguistic diversity, valuing the unique perspectives and strengths that multilingual team members bring to our organization. Travel Requirements: Up to 25% - also specify within Los Angeles County, PLN locations, Los Angeles County of Education (LACOE), domestically and internationally for conferences. Physical Requirements      To perform this job the individual must be able to carry out all essential functions satisfactorily.     Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.      Approximately 50% of time is spent sitting, while frequently required to walk, stand and bend.   Must be able to speak and hear well.     Good vision is imperative.     Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.     Employee will be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds without assistance .  TB test clearance to be renewed every two years.   Verification of Immunizations required by the California Department of Health (Pertussis, Measles and Influenza).  This job description does not encompass all essential functions and responsibilities. Para Los Niños reserves the right to modify or add to the typical duties of a position at any time.     Expectations for All Para Los Niños Staff       Candidates for employment at Para Los Niños, regardless of position, will consistently demonstrate the following:    Unwavering belief in and commitment to fulfill the mission of Para Los Niños.   Deep commitment to the success of all PLN students and families.   Commitment to excellence and high standards -- for self, students, and colleagues.   Continuous learning by engaging in reflection, self-assessment, and individual professional development.   Use of data to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.   Ability to thrive as a member of a collaborative team.   Self-motivation and initiative with solutions-oriented disposition.   Belief in and ability to develop respectful relationships with families and children informed by the students’ cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.   Excellent oral and written communication skills.   Ability to effectively handle challenging situations.   Comfort with basic Microsoft Office applications and a curiosity and propensity to push own adoption of new technology and approaches.   Regular, punctual attendance and professional appearance.   Para Los Niños is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer        It is the established policy of Para Los Niños (PLN) to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without discrimination with regard to race, religious belief (including dress or grooming practices), color, sex, sex stereotype, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions (including breast feeding), age, national origin (including possessing a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code § 12801.9), ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, transgender status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, genetic information, family care, marital status, enrollment in any public assistance program, status as military, a veteran or qualified disabled veteran, status as an unpaid intern or volunteer, or any other classification protected by law. PLN also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

Salary : $69,041 - $86,914