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=280206

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.