RISE Academy Preschool​/Early Childhood Education Site Supervisor

About RISE Education System

RISE Academy is a subsidiary of RISE Education System, a 501(c)(3) non‑profit educational organization accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and Cognia. Our mission is to promote the holistic development of the child through an authentic and experiential learning experience, grounded in faith, family, and community. RISE Academy strives to develop the whole child—academically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially—by providing excellence in academic preparation within a faith‑based environment.

Our vision is to guide and nurture students to become role models who exhibit high levels of God‑consciousness, professional excellence, and civic leadership through service to society at large.

Position: ECE Administrator / Supervisor

Location:

RISE Academy, San Jose, California (in‑person)
School Year: 2026–2027

Employment Type:

Full‑Time

RISE Academy is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Education (ECE) Administrator / Supervisor to lead and strengthen our ECE program for the 2026–2027 school year. This role is responsible for the overall quality, compliance, and day‑to‑day operations of the ECE program, including staff leadership, program systems, licensing alignment, curriculum oversight, family partnership, and enrollment support.

The ideal candidate is a warm, highly organized leader who can set high expectations, coach teachers, ensure licensing compliance, and create an engaging, developmentally appropriate early learning experience aligned with RISE Academy’s mission and values.

• Shared Vision:
  Supports a vision of excellence for all students, with urgency to maximize every opportunity necessary to achieve ambitious student outcomes
• Culture of Excellence:
  Fosters a safe, culturally responsive, nurturing environment where young children feel secure, curious, and excited to learn
• Innovation:
  Develops and executes developmentally appropriate strategies to ensure a high‑quality, well‑rounded early learning program
• Professional Growth:
  Commits to continuous growth, engages in professional development, and builds a strong professional learning culture within the ECE team
• Community Outreach:
  Builds trust with families through strong communication and active participation in school community events

• Select, onboard, and manage ECE personnel, setting clear expectations and supporting high‑quality performance
• Coach and support teachers through regular feedback, observation, modeling, and professional development
• Build a positive, collaborative team culture grounded in professionalism, care, and accountability
• Coordinate staffing coverage, schedules, and classroom assignments to ensure safe ratios and strong supervision

• Ensure ECE compliance with all applicable laws, licensing regulations, and school policies (documentation, ratios, safety, and reporting requirements)
• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve ECE policies, procedures, and daily operational systems
• Attend to operational details of the ECE program, including routines, supervision plans, facility readiness, and supplies/materials
• Maintain systems for accurate recordkeeping and required documentation for students, staff, and program compliance
• Provide regular reports and updates to school leadership regarding program health, staffing, compliance, and improvement priorities

• Oversee academic matters to ensure curriculum remains developmentally appropriate, relevant, and rigorous
• Ensure instruction is aligned with the school’s pedagogy standards and supports holistic child development (social‑emotional, language, cognitive, physical, and spiritual growth)
• Support consistent assessment and documentation of child progress and classroom quality indicators

• Plan, deliver, and/or coordinate professional development for ECE staff
• Create systems for continuous improvement through observation cycles, reflection, training, and action planning
• Stay current on early childhood best practices and…