Director, Child Development Center
Antelope Valley College

Antelope Valley College

Director, Child Development Center

Salary: $8,613.92 Monthly

Deadline: 4/19/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Full job description and OFFICIAL application available ONLY at: http://50.73.55.13/counter.php?id=280204

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences, lead, plan, organize, direct, manage, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate the operation of the Child Development Center as a laboratory for college students, and a child care program for children of students, faculty, staff, and the community; coordinate activities with other divisions and departments. Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

E = indicates essential duties of the position

* Plans, organizes, controls, and directs all aspects of the Child Development Center (CDC) to assure compliance with State and federal laws and regulations. (E)

* Interprets and implements Title 5 and 22 regulations and maintains health and safety standards including food program, universal health precautions, emergency procedures, and facility and equipment safety. (E)

* Develops, plans, and implements program policies; participates in their review and modifications; develops, revises, and updates program policies and documents. (E)

* Oversees curriculum development and implementation in accordance with exemplary developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education and State standards; ensures that children with special needs have been properly educated; serves as a resource for staff in curriculum development and implementation and child development issues. (E)

* Ensures that all records are in compliance with the funding and/or regulatory agencies. (E)

* Prepares, submits, and administers annual budget and monitors financial records. (E)

* Applies for extended funding. (E)

* Supervises and meets with staff on a regular basis; coordinates tasks, assigns priorities; resolves problems; recruits, hires, trains, and evaluates substitute teachers, student workers and volunteers; schedules work and substitutes hours. (E)

* Oversees enrollment and placement of children in the program. (E)

* Prepares a variety of reports and documents as required by state and federal requirements and by the College (E).

* Maintains and oversees all aspects of the State preschool and other state and federal programs.

* Supports and develops state mandated professional growth of staff; engages in continuous program evaluation as mandated by the state; serves as a professional growth advisor for staff, students, and community permit holders.

* Plans and implements parent involvement/participation/education programs through planning family events, PAC meetings, and preparing parent evaluations of the program; meets with parents on an informal and formal basis; provides parents with requested resources and maintains positive relationships.

* Works collaboratively with child and family education, department faculty, college departments and divisions, community groups, local high school ROP programs, and CSUN early childhood program.

* Attends a variety of meetings and serves on various committees.

* Oversees selection, ordering, and care of supplies and equipment; inspects premises for potential health, safety, and security hazards and risks; administers basic first aid and CPR as necessary; and supervises ill or out of control children.

* Participates in mandatory professional development activities.

* Creates a vision based on program philosophy that includes diversity, inclusive practice, and non-discrimination and provides direction to the program.

* Arranges and facilitates community involvement with the CDC, conducts facility tours as needed and directs and plans family events in conjunction with parent advisory Council, other departments and/or community agencies.

* Oversees the Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE) program and related reporting.

* Performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in child development education or closely related field and three years of increasingly responsible childcare instructional experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

* Valid First Aid and CPR (Adult, Infant, and Child) Certificates

* Valid California driver's license

* Child Development Program Director Permit

OTHER INFORMATION

KNOWLEDGE OF:

* Pertinent State and federal laws, codes and regulations.

* Principles of child and human development theory.

* Principles and practices of curriculum development.

* Appropriate activities for children of various ages and skill levels.

* Principles of basic nutrition.

* Principles and practices of supervision.

* Computerized budget procedures.

* Record-keeping techniques.

* Computer related technologies for support of instruction and administration.

* Oral and written communication skills.

* Knowledge of current standards for the education of young children.

ABILITY TO:

* Organize, direct and implement the CDC program.

* Prepare and administer a budget.

* Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

* Recognize and define potential behavioral and learning problems of young children.

* Instruct and supervise children of various ages involved in the CDC.

* Develop and oversee curriculum development and implementation that is based on the center's philosophy and is in compliance with state standards for the child development and education programs.

* Use data to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging (DEIAB) practices.

* Observe and record behavior of young children.

* Apply appropriate disciplinary action.

* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

* Effectively utilize computer-based and related technologies.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direction to classified staff, student workers, students, hourly workers, and volunteers.

CONTACTS: Co-workers, other departmental staff, parents, faculty, children, governmental agencies, and the general public.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires the ability to exert some physical effort, such as walking, standing, and lifting up to 50lbs; tasks require extended periods of time utilizing standard office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office environment.

For a complete listing and details of all open positions and how to apply, select the HR & Employment link on the AVC Web site at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/avc or contact the Human Resources Office at (661) 722-6311; Voice/Relay, (661) 722-6300 x. 6360, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93536.