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Center Director at Child Care Resource Center in Lancaster, California

Posted in Other 30+ days ago.





Job Description:

Description

General Summary:


Under general supervision, the Center Director will manage, supervise, and monitor the daily operations of the CCRC Head Start educational program at assigned Center(s), in accordance with Head Start performance standards, CSPP requirements, state licensing regulations, OHS protocols, and CCRC policies and procedures.


The Center Director works a full time, 40+ hours per week schedule which may require working early mornings, evenings, and/or weekends as needed.


In order to be considered for this position, candidates must upload a copy of their unofficial transcripts along with their application.


Starting salary per pay period: $2,333 - $2,460 DOE









Essential Duties And Responsibilities



Within the team structure, provide quality preschool services for children enrolled in the Head Start program which include the following responsibilities:


Supervision Responsibilities (80%)



  • Plan, develop, and implement education program, ensuring daily operations of the center from opening to closing and organizing, scheduling, and planning for all center staff meetings.

  • Adhere to and ensure staff meet required deadlines for program services for all children at assigned center.

  • Directly supervise and assess staff assigned to the center. Provide leadership by example through guidance of staff in the vision and principles of CCRC Head Start, respect of individuals and community, and exhibiting qualities and skills of a leader.

  • Mentor and train all staff in designated curriculum(s), policies and procedures, documentation, and how to review children's files. Provide guidance in a supportive, instructive and non-judgmental way to enhance Teachers skills including observations of children's activities and experiences as part of the ongoing assessment process and how Teachers use this information to individualize instruction for each child.

  • Ensure that employees are accountable for assigned responsibilities by monitoring performance, quality, and workflow/deadlines. If an employee is not meeting expectations, work with Early Learning supervisor and, as necessary, Human Resources, on an action plan to coach and or discipline the employee in a timely manner and follow up to monitor performance.

  • Develop and conduct on-going in-service training to center staff, colleagues, and support staff as needed.

  • Ensure healthy and safe conditions of the center environment including office areas, classrooms, outdoor areas, and common areas for center staff and families.

  • Development, maintain, and implement knowledge of developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations

  • Ensure State mandated ratios are maintained in classrooms at all times which may require reassigning teaching staff or children, using floaters, or as a last resort stepping in as a teacher for ratio and for providing meal and rest break coverage as needed.

  • Ensure adherence to suspected Child Abuse Reporting policies, procedures and documentation by all center staff.

  • Ensure the timely and complete reporting of all Unusual Incidents, Ouch reports, or other time sensitive reports.



  • Participate in recruitment including prescreen and/or interviewing applicants for center positions to ensure candidates meet qualifications and making hiring recommendations per agency policies and with approval from policy council and effectively communicating with Human Resources.



Staff and Family Development Partnerships (10%)



  • Develop and maintain well-defined lines of communication and professional boundaries with staff and parents.

  • Supervise and oversee implementation of comprehensive services from teachers and Family Advocates.

  • Respond promptly and appropriately to parent concerns, involving teachers, administrator, families or external support personnel as needed.

  • Encourage parental involvement though conferences, classroom activities, planning.

  • Plan, schedule, attend and participate in parent meetings, Center meetings, case conferences, in-service trainings, orientations, workshops, home visits, field trips, and seminars.



Administrative/Record Keeping (10%)



  • Support and maintain a system of confidentiality for record keeping, accurate documentation, and maintenance of individual records and reports related to all service areas of CCRC Head Start. Read, analyze, and interpret data from the DRDP-2015 to create child and center specific goals.

  • Submit monthly reports on Center's activities, expenditures, and needs ensuring that reports required by the agency and funding source are accurate and timely.

  • Maintain a system of confidentiality for all data, records, and information regarding Head Start families at all times.

  • Maintain facility file and documents on site in accordance to CCL requirements.









Non-Essential Duties And Responsibilities



These duties include tasks that are required, but currently comprise of less than 5% of the daily workflow for this job:




  • Knowledge and ability to utilize Head Start performance standards, amendments, Community Care Licensing, Title 22 regulations, Title 5, developmentally appropriate practices, effective teaching strategies, and diversity application.

  • Provide parental involvement activities through use of conferences, encouraging involvement in the classroom, participation in parent meetings, and ensuring the parent calendar is accessible to all parents.

  • Conduct CLASS observations and debrief with classroom staff.

  • Conduct ITERS/ECERS observations and debrief with classroom staff

  • Provide direction for assigned team facilities member at Center(s).

  • Other duties as assigned.









Job Specifications



Minimum Required




  • Education: Bachelors' Degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development, or a related field including a minimum of 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development


  • Experience: Three years direct Supervisor experience working in an early education setting required.




  • Professional/Technical Certifications:


    • Eligible or possess a Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix upon hire or apply within 60 days of hire.

    • Hold and maintain a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 30 days of hire.



  • Technical Requirements:


    • Must have intermediate Technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.

    • Advanced knowledge of developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices, effective teaching strategies, Community Care Licensing and DCFS regulations.




  • Behavioral:



  • Ability to proactively observe, assess, problem solve, and act to develop and implement solutions responding to the needs of children, families, and staff.

  • Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.

  • Ability to maintain all assigned workflow and a high level of customer satisfaction in a fast paced working environment.

  • Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, families, and the community to work as part of a team, and collaborate with colleagues.

  • Ability to supervise pre-school children and ensure a safe environment including the ability to monitor and respond to events going on at all times in the classroom, outdoor play areas and on field trips.

  • Uphold the values and principles of the organization.

  • Show ability to have flexibility, maturity of judgment, and ability to work collegially.

  • Effective communication, working collaboratively with adults and children, able to demonstrate a supportive attitude to families.




    • Cooperative work, effective Organization skills and Customer Service; collaborative team work, accurate work product, strong problem solving skills, effective critical thinking, ability to make independent decisions/judgement, work comfortably in at risk environments.





  • Travel: This position requires 20% of travel. Travel will involve attending meetings, trainings, CCRC sponsored events and conferences locally a few times a month. Some overnight travel may be required. May use CCRC company vehicles, when available or personal vehicle and will be subject to Driver Management Policy requirements (i.e., valid California Driver's License, automobile insurance and a clean driving record required).


  • Work Schedule:


    • Full time 40+ hours a week

    • Hours may vary according to the needs of center, families, and staff.

    • Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.



  • Work environment: The Head Start Center includes Early Learning classrooms for children ages birth to 5, outside playgrounds and structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers.


  • Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Head Start / CCP Criminal Records (e.g. Live Scan Fingerprinting), Child Abuse Index Check, Sexual Offender Registry, Health, Tuberculosis (TB) test and Immunization clearances required


Preferred


All minimum requirements above met, plus:




  • Education: 3 units infant toddler development


  • Experience:


    • Head Start program experience.

    • Experience working with infants and toddlers.

    • 1 year of experience working with developmentally disabled/delayed or behaviorally challenged children including supporting Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and/or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP) using social-emotional curriculum and inclusion methods.





  • Technical Requirements:


    • Advanced Technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.



  • Bilingual preferred: Ability to converse, write and/or translate in English and Armenian / Spanish




Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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