DEFINITION:

Oversee all aspects of the child development center including program development, supervision, budget, grant securement and management, and enrollment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives general supervision from Dean of Health and Human Services.
• Exercises direct supervision over Child Development Center staff.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Develop, plan, implement, and administer all aspects of program development, supervision, budget, money management, enrollment, and facilities.

• Solicit and manage grant opportunities.

• Evaluate activities and operations of the Child Development Center program; evaluate and ensure that operations meet the goals and objectives of the college and the needs of the student population; establish and monitor program evaluation systems and procedures.

• Participate in the development and administration of the Child Development Center budget; recommend funds for equipment, materials, and supplies; recommend staffing needs.

• Prepare various reports and correspondence related to assigned area; maintain files and student records.

• Recommend the selection of staff; train, motivate, and evaluate staff; provide or coordinate ongoing staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.

• Oversee the smooth flow of the program and its adherence to the stated philosophy.

• Comply with codes of all state and local governing agencies: social services, fire, and health departments.

• Comply with all NAEYC accreditation policies and procedures.

• Serve on a variety of committees and study groups; research and develop recommendations related to the Child Development Center.

• Plan and develop with the various Health and Human Service programs and other appropriate curriculum, the schedules for student observations and other interprofessional activities within the Child Development Center.

• Provide direction and implementation for the development of enrollment, parent conferencing, parent education, and parent involvement.

• Oversee the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the program.

• Build networks within the community

Other Important Functions:

• Oversee and participate in the Child Development Center’s efforts to recruit and enroll children in the Center; coordinate the development, review and revision of Child Care publications, publicity and other community relations activities.

• Coordinate the training, certification, and support services of the Child Development Center.

• Coordinate the selection, use and maintenance of equipment and facilities assigned to the Child Development center; review materials and supply needs; submit requisitions for additional supplies or facility maintenance.

• Coordinate staff assistance with the Early Childhood Education program director for student instruction and participation in the Child Development Center

• Prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence as needed by the college.

• Represent the college to the community and outside organizations and on various boards and committees.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of:

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the planning, analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.

• Basic principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations.

• Principles and practices of curriculum development and instructional teaching strategies.

Current trends, research, and development in Child Care.

• Safety training, maintain current certification in first aid and CPR.

• Community resources including health, remedial services, and child development specialists who can assess infants when there is concern about development.

• Early childhood growth and development and appropriate academic programming.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules and regulations.

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.

• Recognize different learning styles.

• Select, supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.

• Effectively direct the provisions of the Child Development Center in support of the College.

• Maintain positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.

• Provide ongoing staff training sessions and to maintain appropriate materials for staff and parent use.

• Prepare and analyze administrative and statistical reports, statements and correspondence.

• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.

• Organize work for timely completion.

• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations.

• Conduct meetings in an effective and efficient manner.

• Prepare and maintain the Child Development Center Program budget.

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those co-workers.

• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  1. Making observations
  2. Reading and writing
  3. Communicating with others
  4. Operating assigned equipment
  5. Handling varied tasks simultaneously

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following:
  1. Standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  2. Operating assigned equipment
  3. Handling varied tasks simultaneously 
  4. Bending, stooping, climbing, or lifting up to 50 pounds

• Maintain mental capacity, which allow the capability of:
  1. Making sound decisions
  2. Responding to questions
  3. Demonstrating intellectual capabilities

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• A bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field with at least 12 semester hours in child development, child psychology, early childhood education or other directly related course work from an accredited college or university.
• At least 4 clock hours of approved playground safety training or must take within 6 months of employment.
• Verification of having successfully completed or currently pursuing NC Early Childhood Administration Credential.
• North Carolina Child Care Program Administration credential or obtain within 18 months from date of employment.
• Successful candidate must be at least 21 years of age.

Minimum Experience:

• Two years of full-time verifiable child care work experience or one year of full-time verifiable child care or early childhood work experience and a North Carolina Early Childhood Credential.  The experience must include some administrative responsibilities.

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• Experience in effectively managing and directing a Child Development Center.

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants: 

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.
   
• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If the highest level of education is a High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.
   
• Successful candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master’s degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.