Wu Yee Children's Services

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of children and families with your management and leadership skills? Are you ready to join a dynamic team where passion and expertise thrive? Look no further, Wu Yee Children's Services is looking for a Director ready to lead this growing department.

Wu Yee Children's Services is a non-profit family and children's services agency founded in 1977. Our mission is to create opportunities for children to be healthy, for families to thrive, and for communities to be strong. The Head Start and Early Head Start program provide services to pregnant women and children from birth to five years old.

Ensure that the Child Development program in compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards, particularly those of Head Start, Early Head Start, state preschool programs, Title 5 and Title 22.
Assume responsibility for implementing program goals, ensuring contract requirements are met and that program is grounded in all pertinent laws, guidelines and policies including Early/Head Start Performance Standards, State Licensing regulations and organization personnel policies and procedures
Manage the child development department in a fiscally sound manner; hire, supervise, motivate and train staff; ensure that appropriate systems and procedures are in place to support program needs and goals; identify and develop professional growth opportunities for staff
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and quickly gain the respect and support of various constituencies, including staff members, funders, internal and external partners
A catalyst with vision who can create excitement and energy around the child development programs and encourage others to support the organization; persuasive, persistent, and determined in the pursuit of program quality and excellenceA team builder with strong skills in management and leadership; must understand the subtleties of motivating and directing a diverse group of personalities

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or relevant field preferred
OR Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, or relevant field AND 10 years of relevant experience
A valid California Child Development Program Director permit
At least 7-10 years of proven experience managing complex child development programs (State preschool, Early/ Head Start etc.) in a sophisticated organization and 3-5 years of extensive management experience motivating and developing a staff
A track record as an effective communicator; highly skilled in writing and speaking; the ability to communicate the department's mission and interests to varied audiences internally and externally
Strategic planner who is adept at prioritizing, organizing and following through; able to balance multiple competing priorities; resourceful and flexible, ability to anticipate and act on events and opportunities quickly
Straightforward and self-possessed; one who shares information readily, listens as well as gives advice and respects the abilities of others; diplomatic
Energetic and willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of program needs ranging from the day-to-day to the highly creative and visible
Committed to and enthusiastic about agency mission and programs and the communities they serve

Compensation and Benefits:
Salary depending on experience plus 18 PTO days, full cafeteria plan for health, dental and numerous other benefits.

Application process:
Send resume w/ cover letter to: Wu Yee Children's Services, 706 Mission St., 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, attn: Human Resources or fax to (415) 543-1618. E-mail: humanresources@wuyee.org. Immediate opening until filled. Head Start/Early Head Start Parents will be given preference for which they are qualified; please note in your cover letter. Wu Yee is an equal opportunity employer.