Site Director

Company: Training & Research Foundation
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY The Site Director is responsible for the overall operations of the childcare facility. Provide leadership and ongoing supervision for center staff, including, but not limited to curriculum development and oversight, personnel management, staff schedules, contract reporting, and licensing compliance. Ensures the preparation and maintenance of accurate records, updated personnel paperwork according to TRF, Licensing, and government contract compliance guidelines. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 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 Requirements 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: $70,304

Keywords: Training & Research Foundation, Colton , Site Director, Education / Teaching , Santa Ana, California