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JOIN OUR TEAM | Training and Research Foundation

Are you a nurturing, passionate early childhood educator who lights up when you see a toddler make a breakthrough? Training and Research Foundation (TRF) is looking for a Site Director to help create a warm, stimulating environment where our youngest learners can grow, explore, and thrive.

If you believe every child deserves a strong start and you have the heart and skills to make that happen, we want to hear from you.

POSITION AT A GLANCE

Type: Regular Organization: Training and Research Foundation Location: Anaheim, CA

Age Group: School-Age, ages 5-12

Setting: After-School Program and Summer Camp

ABOUT TRF

Training and Research Foundation is a California nonprofit dedicated to delivering high-quality early childhood education to families who need it most. Operating under Title 22 and Title 5 regulatory frameworks, TRF serves children and families across Orange and Riverside Counties with a commitment to excellence, equity, and community partnership.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ROLE

• You'll make a lasting impact during one of the most formative stages of a child's development.
• You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values people, integrity, and excellence.
• You'll implement a research-backed curriculum that honors each child's individual needs and strengths.
• You'll build meaningful relationships with families and be a trusted presence in their children's lives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ensures the preparation and maintenance of accurate records, updated personnel paperwork according to TRF, Licensing, and government contract compliance guidelines.
• Supervises, coordinates, and evaluates the teaching of children within the classroom environment. Responsible for reviewing and submitting DRDP and ITERS within the classroom.
• Coaches/mentors assigned teaching staff regarding creative curriculum.
• Participates in actual teaching and demonstrates and applies appropriate methods, materials and accepted practices.
• Provides mentoring based on classroom observation. Involves parents and promotes knowledge of educational activities and student development goals.
• Completes and follows up with all site visits for Community Care Licensing.
• Supervises and monitors child files and assists staff in compliance of file requirements.
• Ensures classroom staff maintain all files and records in a confidential manner.
• Issue timely notices to the Executive Director regarding evaluation due dates, staff credentials/permits expiration dates, and documents required to work on expiration dates.
• Through subordinate staff, facilitates the development of appropriate curriculum activities which comply with Title 22, Title V, ITERS/ECERS, and NAEYC best practices.
• Work with the Enrollment Coordinator and classroom staff to provide needed updates and reports to the Board of Directors and Executive Director.
• Maintains a courteous, kind, and professional demeanor in all communications to TRF staff, co-workers, clients, volunteers, vendors, other professionals and children at all times.
• Utilize a mentoring approach to supervising staff in directing child-centered activities to help children learn and grow toward desired results in accordance with program quality standards set by state, city or regulatory agencies.
• Actively supervise staff members in the West Adams Campus, including creating and maintaining staff schedules, ensuring appropriate ratio’s in each assigned classroom, on the playground, and during class activities at all times.
• Ensure compliance with Desired Results Developmental Profiles, children’s progress, development and behavior for periodic reports to parents during parent conferences and other formats.
• Planning and Program Implementation
• Provide yearly evaluations of all Training and Research Foundation staff in collaboration with lead teachers and the Administrative Services Coordinator.
• Ensure the maintenance of clean, orderly, and developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Discuss all concerns regarding children, parents, staff or volunteers with the Deputy Director, as appropriate.
• Represent the agency at parent, school, community, and ALSC meetings as required.
• Maintain program enrollment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Childcare Development, Education, or related field
• 5 years of related experience
• Current First Aid and CPR certification required
• Three-years’ experience as a Site Director of an early childhood education program, which includes infant/toddler care.
• Site Supervisor Permit from CCTC
• Two-years’ experience working with special needs children, ITERS, ECERS, Title V, and Title 22.
• Ability to interpret educational standards

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Complete a physical examination (LIC 503), and provide proof of immunization for the following: influenza, Tdap, and MMR, and Current TB test.
• Submission of satisfactory proof of your identity and your legal authorization to work in the United States. If you fail to submit this proof, federal law prohibits us from hiring you.
• Completion of Childcare Center Operations and Record Keeping Orientation and Child Care Center Application Orientation
• Complete Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207)
• Criminal Record Clearance (DOJ/FBI/CACI)

Compensation: $30-$35