Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco

Organizational Description: Good Samaritan Family Resource Center was established in 1894 as a settlement house, a movement that created the basis of the family resource center model. The mission of our agency is to help immigrant and low-income families access needed resources, develop self-sufficiency, and participate fully as members of the San Francisco community. Located in the Mission District, Good Samaritan serves as a welcoming, accessible neighborhood hub that offers a comprehensive spectrum of family resource services. Child Development Preschool: Good Samaritan Child Development Center (CDC) offers a fully licensed, comprehensive child development program, staffed by Bilingual Spanish speaking staff. The program is committed to high quality standards to assure that every child is ready for kindergarten and ready to succed in school. Minimum qualifications include : Program Director or Site Supervisor Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. DOJ, FBI and Child Abuse Index clearance. Knowledge of Community Care Licensing requirements, and California Department of Education (California State Preschool Program) standards. Ability to support/manage all aspects of a preschool program with specific focus on DRDP Tech reporting, child recruitment, enrollment/registration, state standards compliance and parent engagement. A minimum of two years of child development as a site supervisor experience desired. As well as proof of immunizations including Covid vaccination, booster, current TB, and physical clearance. This position supports the CDC Director with implementation and documentation of a diverse and developmentally appropriate licensed preschool program that meets children's individual needs and is consistent with the State of California Department of Education standards. We are seeking candidates with proven administrative and leadership skills, excellent interpersonal, communication, organization skills, passion for equity, and an ability to work well with a diverse population of children, families, staff, and volunteers. Familiarity and comfort working with computer applications and the Internet is required. Bilingual English/Spanish speakers are encouraged to apply. Position Responsibilities: Administration: Co-lead the planning and delivery of a developmentally appropriate professional development trainings; provide onsite instructional and environmental support and resources: model successful early childhood teaching strategies and techniques. Model lessons plans and activities: supports the dissemination of research-based DLL curriculum and instructional programs. Conducts environmental rating scale assessments (ITERS/ECERS) and analyzes results to create and implement actions for individualized program goals: promote safety standards: assist in development, and implementation of goals. Monitor food service including adherence to nutritional standards, safety and sanitation and administrative requirements of the California Department of Education Nutrition Services Dept. Assist the Director with support of the annual program budget and monitor all instructional expenditures to meet projections. Maintain an admission wait list, conduct school tours, and register children. Co-lead the California's State Department's DRDP's formal assessment process and provide evaluation reports every six months. Prepare and facilitate professional training. Based on the latest DRDP-R findings: create DLL curriculum adaptions based on children's most recent development assessment, complete CDRP-R goals and timeline to submit for annual program self-evaluation. Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director. Program Oversight : 1. Evaluate all aspects of the preschool, including program design, volunteer capacity, collaborations, and family and community relationships. 2. Foster an atmosphere of positive communication and partnership with parents/guardians, including responding promptly and courteously to concerns and/or complaints. 3. Co-create a system of regular communications with parents/guardians, including but not limited to formal/informal meetings on student progress, enrollment status, newsletters, and calendars. 4. Ensure program activities reflect best practices in child development, and with direction from the Director, implement changes that will allow Good Samaritan to remain both an innovative and model preschool. 5. Ensure an environmental climate that is physically and emotionally safe for children. Supervision Support: With direction from Director, help with recruitment, hiring, training, and direct supervision for all CDC staff when needed. Provide in-service staff trainings on topics such as child development, DRDPs, CDE compliance, licensing, and special education or universal design of learning. Implement a professional development curriculum to ensure ongoing professional development. Maintain Professional Performance Standards: Maintain an awareness of Good Samaritan's purpose and strive to promote its values and mission. Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner, complying with Good Samaritan's policies and standards and conforming to the scheduling requirements of the job. Maintain a creative, team-building approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem solving orientation to all tasks. Actively seek opportunities to develop skills and create opportunities to teach co-workers. Exercise professional judgment and discretion at all times in keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by Good Samaritan for the care and welfare of the students and parents served. Desired Qualifications : Familiar with community care licensing, Title 5 and Title 22 regulations. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of early childhood education, DLL curriculum, program evaluation, effective instructional strategies, and classroom management. Learning and assessment diagnosis. Knowledge of evidence-based model CSEFEL, Teaching Pyramid. Professional Performance Standards: Maintain an awareness of Good Samaritan's purpose and strive to promote its values and mission. Perform tasks and responsibilities in a complete and timely manner, complying with Good Samaritan's policies and standards and conforming to the scheduling requirements of the job. Maintain a creative, team-building approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive, problem solving orientation to all tasks. Actively seek opportunities to develop skills and create opportunities to teach co-workers. Exercise professional judgment and discretion at all times in keeping with the responsibilities carried personally and by Good Samaritan for the care and welfare of the students and parents served. PI