A little about us… Kidango (kidango.org) is an early learning nonprofit committed to setting every child on a path to thrive in kindergarten and in life. We believe that all children can reach their full potential if they and their families have access to the right opportunities and resources. As the largest child care provider in the San Francisco Bay Area, we provide thousands of children, especially those from low-income families, with safe, healthy, nurturing environments and relationships. Through our policy work, we aim to take our expertise beyond the children and families that we serve, and drive change in early childhood education at the local, state and federal levels. Our goal is to make sure all children have the social, emotional, and academic skills they need to learn, grow and realize their potential.
About The Role
The Director of Safety and Security leads the organization’s efforts to ensure a safe and secure environment for children, staff, families, and visitors. This role is responsible for overseeing safety protocols, risk management strategies, and security systems, ensuring alignment with best practices and regulatory standards. The Director will drive operational efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement in safety procedures while fostering cross-departmental collaboration to address potential risks. Kidango is one of the largest childcare providers in the Bay Area. The safety of children, families, and staff is a top priority, and the Director will play a pivotal role in ensuring safety.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Develop and implement safety strategies to support Kidango’s mission and protect the well-being of all stakeholders
- Direct, develop, and oversee the general health, safety, and security policies and procedures for Kidango
- Provide programs, training, and communication to ensure a safe workplace including safety orientations, skill training, and emergency preparedness
- Establish and lead Kidango’s emergency response team along with managing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure coordinated response to incidents.
- Mobilize and respond to safety and security incidents; serve as liaison and coordinate communication and collaboration with law enforcement, safety, and first responders.
- Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop processes to collect data, analyze, and report on the root cause of accidents and operationally effective solutions.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implementing best practices, including streamlining workflows and standardizing practices to enhance efficiency and actively contribute to the reduction of operational costs.
- Foster collaboration and communication across departments, creating an environment that promotes seamless safety and security operations.
- Ensure workplace compliance with OSHA and other state, local, county, federal or industry-specific regulations by conducting periodic safety audits and implementing quality assurance protocols and standards
- Coordinate and manage Kidango’s safety and liability insurance and claims related to safety and security incidents.
- Identify and mitigate operational risks and develop contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges.
- Explore, implement, and manage technology solutions which enhance safety and operational efficiency, staying abreast of industry trends and advancements.
- Establish, strengthen, build, and maintain partnerships with school districts and other community organizations as related to safety and security initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership and key stakeholders to identify safety and security opportunities and priorities.
- Represent Kidango in the interest of our organization and childcare programs at local community and public events regarding safety and security.
- Oversee the management of security vendors and compliant vendor purchasing lists.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
- Proven experience in safety, security, and/or risk management roles.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent leadership and interpersonal abilities.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain partnerships with staff and external stakeholders.
Compensation
$158,340 – $158,340 USD
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a health screening and TB test
- Must pass background fingerprint clearance
- Valid Driver License
- Must be 18 years or older
- The ability to lift up to 30lbs may be needed during some job duties
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
Perks
- An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world
- Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues
- A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package
- Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world
Drug-Free Workplace
We believe every employee has the right to work in an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. Consistent with applicable laws, Kidango makes all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, citizenship, the presence of any physical or mental disability of someone otherwise qualified, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law, other than those positions which are deemed ministerial in nature. Discrimination and/or harassment based on any of those factors are inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated. This policy of non-discrimination applies to all aspects of application procedures, hiring, advancement, transfers, reductions in force, discharge, compensation, training, or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
