Program Director - Child Care Center

Ferndale Children’s Center

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR

To request a full job description and submit an application email: Ferndale Children’s Center Board of Directors

Application Deadline is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 30, 2021

The purpose of this job description is to define the general character and scope of responsibilities for persons occupying this position. It is not intended to describe or list every duty or task.

DEFINITION

Under the administrative direction of the Board of Directors, the Director is responsible for the efficient and effective implementation of Board goals and policies; maintain an effective relationship with and is responsive to the Board, serves as the administrative manager for the Ferndale Children’s Center. S/he is responsible for recruiting, leading, supervising and evaluating staff and programs; serves as liaison between teachers and staff and the Board of Directors and manages the day-to-day operations of the Center.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Director is a full time, experienced-level position. The work is performed under the administrative direction of the Board of Directors, but the highest level of latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Work is typically performed in a variety of environments such as an office setting, indoor recreation facilities, and outdoors, including City parks, local field trips, and others. Outdoor activities may involve work in inclement weather.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

May be required to maintain a valid California Driver’s License throughout employment.

First Aid and CPR certified or eligible for certification within 6 months of hire.

Must have at minimum a High School Diploma or G.E.D. completion with passing grades.

Must to have at miminum 15 units at an accredited Comminity College or University.

3 units at minimum of administration or staff relations.

12 of the units must be Early Childhood Education, human growth and development and or program

curriculum based.

Must have at least 4 years of teaching experience in a licensed child care center or equivalent

group child care program.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Direct all matters related to the administration of the Center

Communicate with State and local regulatory agencies:

Define policies, educational philosophy and goals for staff, parents and visitors;

Manage the fiscal operations of the Center, including budgeting, monitoring, record keeping, and reporting;

Plan and implement, with staff and parents, fundraising goals and events;

Recruit, train and evaluate all Center staff;

Provide leadership in meeting the diverse cultural and linguistic needs of all children and families,

actively demonstrating a strong commitment to multicultural values in all Center programs and operations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Incumbents are expected to have previous experience in a licensed early learning program and have at least four years of full-time teaching with children ages infant to 12 years of age or any combination of, and administrative experience. Individual should also hold a Child Development Permit. Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. First Aid and CPRtraining is desireable.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Safe work practices.

Philosophy, principles, and techniques of providing comprehensive early childhood education programs.

State and Federal licensing and reporting requirements for child care centers.

General bookkeeping including payroll and accounts payable.

Hiring practices and procedures of personnel administration and management including recruitment,

interviews, discipline, employee evaluation, and termination.

Rules, procedures, and activities of the Center.

Basic principles of supervision and training.

Modern office methods, practices and procedures including proficient use of Microsoft programs, various

email platforms and social media sites.

Playground safety, water safety, and first aid methods, as applicable to various programs.

Proper English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

And Ability to:

Plan, organize, and implement Center programs.

Provide supervision and support to staff including supervising daily duties, performance feedback, and

keep teachers and staff informed of current program information.

Provide teachers and staff information for professional development opportunities.

Facilitate monthly staff and Board meetings including posting and efficient dissemination of materials.

Maintain records and prepare various report using current software programs utilized in a standard office

setting.

Prepare publicity brochures and material.

Effectively represent the Center’s services and functions with interested individuals and organizations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical

language.

Understand and follow oral and/or written instructions, policies and procedures.

Operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using software applications appropriate to

assigned tasks; as applicable.

Use logical thinking and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written directions or

oral instructions.

Quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information

and/or technology.

Act with integrity, ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively.

Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form.

Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a computer, telephone, and other related equipment.

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position.

Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in their assigned work environment, including where applicable the operation of motorized vehicles and equipment.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

It is the Ferndale Children’s Center practice promote equal employment opportunity to all without regard to sex, age, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, marital status, disability, or other non-merit factors.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR THE DISABLED

The Ferndale Children’s Center makes reasonable accommodation for the disabled. Individuals with disabilities requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the testing process, must inform the Board of Directors in writing no later than the final filing date as stated on the job announcement. Also, those applicants needing such accommodations may be required to document this request including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodations, as well as documentation from a qualified authority of the requirements needed to participate in the selection process.

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