Child Development Center Director

San Diego Community College District • San Diego, CA

32d • $7,455 - $12,144

About The Position

San Diego Miramar College, a student-ready college, invites all qualified candidates to apply for the position of Child Development Center Director (Classified). Miramar College, a leader in providing student access and success, seeks candidates who are motivated by serving students in a college community and are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). We are a fast‐growing and innovative college with a freshly adopted focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion as we move into a new era. Recently designated as an emerging Minority Serving Institution (MSI) the College is committed to helping students access higher education and achieve success inside and outside the classroom. The College is located in the Mira Mesa/Scripps Ranch area of San Diego and is one of four colleges/centers in the San Diego Community College District. Our student population of 14,972 [African American (5%), American Indian or Alaskan Native (<1%), Asian (13%), Filipino (6%), Hispanic/Latina/o/e/x (31%), Multiple Ethnicities (8%), Pacific Islander (1%), White (34%), Unreported (2%)], is reflective of the diverse community we serve.

Requirements

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in child development, early childhood education, human development, or a related field with at least 24 units of early childhood education or child development, at least one program/curriculum course, six units in administration, and two units in adult supervision; two years of experience in teaching in a child care setting; four years of experience supervising adults in a child care setting; and two years' of experience as an administrator in a licensed child care center.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty and classified professionals.
• Program Direct Permit issues by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing;
• CPR certification for infants, children, and adults.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
• Knowledge of current concepts used in Early Childhood Education.
• Knowledge of general needs and behavior of students of various ethnic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and nutrition requirements of pre-school children.
• Knowledge of safety regulations in the field of child development.
• Licensing requirements, governing regulations, audit, and compliance requirements specific to child development centers in California.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the various stages of child growth and development.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware.
• Fundamentals of accounting, budgeting and fiscal reporting.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective information and record management methods.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans are 100% employer paid for you and all dependents
• $100,000 group term life insurance
• 25 vacation days, 12 sick days, 16 holidays, and winter recess paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Educational incentive program (for salary advancement)
• CalPERS employer contribution rate of 26.81%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees