Director, Child Development Center
Job Description
The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsibilities include directing the Child Development Center (CDC) as a laboratory center, participating in university and community service, supervising staff members, and/or student workers.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide a stimulating, safe, and engaging environment for children and students to explore and learn.
- Model best practices of co-teaching for children, students, peers, and families.
- Host and evaluate special activities for children and families.
- Complete appropriate paperwork and documentation for CYFD, ECECD, and NAEYC.
- Oversee NAEYC accreditation process and Focus Guidelines compliance.
- Oversee correspondence and bulletin boards.
- Schedule, supervise and evaluate student workers.
- Abide by CDC and ENMU policies and procedures, child care licensing and quality standards, teacher licensure requirements and standards, and NAEYC’s Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Work collaboratively with CDC staff and professors to facilitate lab experiences.
- Oversee and assess lab students as assigned.
- Attend the School of Arts and Sciences meetings and all campus meetings.
- If qualified per the HLC Faculty Matrix, teach up to 3 courses per semester.
- Facilitate on-going training for self and staff to be compliant with accreditation.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Skill in leveraging resources, staff development and staff appreciation.
- Ability to build a vision for the CDC in collaboration with stake holders.
- Ethic of care with uncompromising respect for children, youth and families
- Sensitivity to the voices of parents.
- Ability to build productive and understanding relationships with staff and families.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, community, students and staff.
- Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
- Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
- Knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of early childhood and comprehensive health education programs, policies, and trends.
- Knowledge of health and nutritional management needs of children.
- Knowledge of federal/state laws and protocols related to NM licensing for centers and early childhood educators.
- Ability to organize and secure special education services for children.
- Ability to use technology.
- Collegial and ability to work well in a team.
- Accurate record keeping.
- Ability to work well in a collegial co-teaching setting.
- Compliance with University Policy.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters degree (or bachelors with graduate degree obtainable within twelve months) in early childhood education or related field.
- Two years teaching (birth-primary grades) experience.
- The position requires licensure by the State of New Mexico to teach early childhood education or have the ability to obtain the license within twelve months of the appointment.
- The position requires criminal background check and a current first aid/CPR certification (or obtainable within first 60 days of hire).
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