What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director -Child Development Center position at Essex County College?

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Dean of Student Affairs or designeethe Director – Child Development Center is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of and for managing the day-to-day operations of the center. Supervisory Role Oral and written instructions are received from the Dean of Student Affairs or designee. The Director – Child Development Center may supervise administrative staff, professional staff,support staff or student workers. Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee the development and implementation of a childcare curriculum consistent. With the center’s philosophy, the Newark Public School’s Early Childhood Collaborative, and the accepted standards of excellence in the field of childcare.
Manage the center in accordance with licensing regulations ensuring compliance with licensing, health and safety requirements.
Monitor classroom functions and environment. Provide feedback and recommendations to classroom personnel.
Create and maintain a physical, social, emotional, cultural, and intellectual environment that promotes id encourages the growth and development of pre-school children.
Establish and maintain communication with parents. Counsel and refer. Parents with concerns regarding developmental and / or behavioral issues. Coordinate the Parents Advisory Board.
Prepare, monitor and administer the center’s operating and capital budgets. Seek additional sources of funding for the center working collaboratively with community groups, agencies and other funding’ sources.
Select, train and supervise the center’s staff. Provides orientation and in-service training opportunities to keep staff absents of emerging issues in the field of childcare.
Maintain relationships with teacher training facilities, other childcare providers and related organizations keeping the college in the forefront of the childcare community.
Develop and maintain close working relationships with the college’s academic programs, providing training opportunities for students.
Maintain strict confidentiality and security of staff and student records.
Prepare routine, special and ancillary reports as required.
Perform other related duties as required.

Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be

met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and

functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall :

Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.

Sit, stand and walk / move from place to place for required periods of

time.

Move between buildings.

Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and / or walkie talkie.

Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

along with the ability to focus vision.

Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and

vocabulary.

Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle

objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers,

keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.

Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift. Additional Requirements Minimum Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and / or Abilities Master’s degree in related area or equivalent educational and work experience.Appropriate certification such as a Pre-School through 3rd Grade Certificate, Certificate, of Eligibility, Teacher of Nursery School Certificate, or Elementary School Certificate.Prior administrative experience in a n educational, child care facility.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in grants development.Direct experience working with pre-school children.High energy and demonstrated ablity to lead and motivate staff.Excellent interpersonal skills.Excellent communication skills.Ability to Vork in a multi-cultural environment Education Requirements Master’s Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Experience (number of years), Knowledge and / or Abilities Master’s degree in early childhood education or a related area.Five or more years of administrative experience in an educational, childcare facility.Experience managing Abbot programs.Teaching experience in higher education, preferably at the community college level.Demonstrated knowledge in college administration, policies and procedures, preferably at the community college level. Education Requirements Master’s Degree Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

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