Child Development Center Manager

This position manages the daily operation licensing preparation for accreditation food program and maintenance of the Child Development Center (CDC) laboratory school. Assists Dean and faculty in ensuring all CDC program elements align with Early Childhood Education Program coursework and expectations. Director provides support for the modeling of constructivist care and education of children by instructional specialists adult students. Communicates with instructors mentoring practicing students providing immediate input to these students and the college instructors in the lab school. Supervises and evaluates CDC staff. Director is responsible for the development and management of a range of relationships: with parents/families staff faculty Dean other college personnel state licensing personnel and other members of the public (i.e. vendors other child development centers).

Chemeketa is a proud HispanicServing Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students employees and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture we encourage you to apply.

When applying for this position please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded and any other applicable information must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the nonU.S. institution.

Child Development Center Management

• Supervises and evaluates all Child Development Center (CDC) staff and instructors leads staff meetings oversight of documentation and assessment of children by staff and staff meetings with parents.

• Coordinates the development and implementation of instructional program goals objectives policies procedures and daily activities in the CDC.

• Identifies initiates and/or responds to a variety of economic regulatory and/or resource sharing issues impacting assigned program area including recruitment of center staff scheduling instructional staff and ensuring alignment with required staffing ratios.

• Communicates program goals to interested parties. Proactively identifies and resolves potential issues and/or problems.

• Responds to requests for information related to the CDC program area from employees faculty students outside agencies and the community. Resolves issues and/or problems in a timely manner.

• Completes all necessary tasks and documentation for required local state and national licensing and certifications.

• Develops and monitors CDC program budgets and oversees child care billing and communication related to billing.

• Facilitates enrollment process for children in cooperation with Dean and faculty.

• Oversees the inventory of all supplies and works in consultation with the center staff to purchase materials equipment and supplies and monitor budgets.

• Supervises the food program including menu planning inventory special dietary needs and food preparation.

• Works in cooperation with faculty to prepare the practicum student schedule in accordance with course requirements college guidelines and licensing standards.

• Is available to open the CDC on time daily and/or close CDC as needed.

• Fosters modeling by instructional specialists for practicum students of the constructivist approach including developmentally appropriate guidance environment and activities.

• Models care and education of young children for college students in a manner consistent with Early Childhood Education Program coursework and philosophy.

• Works with faculty to schedule practicum students using instructors guidelines.

• Facilitates parent education communication and activities in collaboration with staff and faculty.

• Ensures overall maintenance and organization of the CDC in accordance with ECE Program standards and expectations.

Program Evaluation

• Evaluates instructional program operations and activities results against desired goals; analyzes statistical data; prepares various reports related to assigned areas of responsibility including preparation for NAEYC accreditation

• Identifies and resolves operational support system issues; makes adjustments to systems plans and schedules to meet changing program needs and requirements

• Revises and maintains working staff parent and emergency operations manuals for CDC

• Actively demonstrates operational improvement practices to promote operational efficiency and effectiveness; and the delivery of efficient and highquality services to both internal and external customers

Program Liaison

• Attends and participates in a variety of workshops seminars and meetings; serves on various committees and advisory boards.

• Acts as primary liaison between CDC ECE faculty Dean College and Community Partners

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students staff and the public from diverse cultural social economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications core competencies and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education transferable skills and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position.The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in early childhood education family studies human development or a closely related field

AND

Two years of progressively responsible related experience in programs for children and families

OR

Associates degree from an accredited institution in early childhood education family studies human development or a closely related field

AND

Four years of progressively responsible employment in programs for children and families

AND

Child care or classroom teaching experience with children ages 25 years

Core Competencies

Knowledge of principles and practices in the management of a child development center:

• applicable computer programs and equipment

• applicable local State and Federal requirements rules and regulations

• recordkeeping principles

• customer service and public relations principles

• budget administration principles

• program management principles

• project management principles

• statistical analysis principles.

Skill in:

• managing projects using computers and software application programs

• preparing a variety of reports

• prioritizing work and performing multiple tasks

• providing customer service

• compiling and analyzing data; monitoring budgets

• monitoring and evaluating staff; training staff

• coordinating programs; promoting programs

• communication interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers supervisor stakeholders and the general public sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

• Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others

• At least 1 year of experience with developmentally appropriate and constructivist philosophy with children ages 25 years.

• At least 1 year of early childhood program oversight experience including duties such as staff scheduling state licensing QRIS documentation or enrollment.

• At least 1 year of experience providing parent education and facilitation of programing for parents and the development and management of a range of relationships in an early childhood program setting.: with parents/families staff faculty Dean other college personnel state licensing personnel and other members of the public (i.e. vendors other child development centers).

• At least 1 year of experience leading adult staff students volunteers or parent volunteers in an early childhood program setting.

• Bilingual English/Spanish

SCHEDULE & MODALITY
Regular remote/hybrid work is not a feature of this position. At the supervisors discretion exemptions may be made for special projects or responsibilities requiring periodic needed focus time.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 75 12month exempt assignment of the C2 band and grade. This position is grantfunded and has an end date of June 30 2028. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding that supports all of part of the position.
• This position has a 1year probationary period
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry which may include criminal driving credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work:Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Even though weight lifted may be negligible it may be rated light work if frequent walking and/or standing is required.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225 408.230 and 408.235; and OARand. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

For information regarding Veterans Preference qualifications visit REQUIRED FOR VETERANS PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215 OR
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a nonservice connected pension OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
• In addition to one of the above documents Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at part of the first round of screening the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications core competencies and preferred qualifications.

Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidates demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS

Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program fulltime employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

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For concerns inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations please contact Karen Alexander Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276

Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees

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