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KSS Immersion Schools

Spanish Preschool Center Director

KSS Immersion Schools, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709


Job Type

Full-time

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 Berkeley 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 YOUYou 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 learningYou 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 structuresYou have a can-do attitude:

You see challenges as opportunities for growthYou thrive in a collaborative work environment:

You love being part of a team, you are flexible and adaptable and willing to help others as neededCENTER DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Create a welcoming and supportive environment for families and childrenProvide ongoing training, coaching, and support to all teachersPromote an atmosphere that cultivates leadership, communication and accountabilityEnsure that our program adheres to Community Care Licensing regulationsOversee curriculum implementationEnsure that facilities and school environments are safe and well keptServe as a leader and role model that supports the policies and mission of KSS

BENEFITS

Health, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance plansGenerous paid time off policies401K retirement account with up to 4% matchingTuition discounts to children of employeesProfessional development and trainingRequirements

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

Salary Description

Annual Salary - $70,000 to $82,000