Director of Child Development Center
About The Position
Individual colleges within the Community College system provide child development centers, offering child care, child development, nutrition and related services for the pre-school children of students, staff and citizens of communities in their respective service areas. The colleges also offer academic programs in early childhood education. The child development centers provide the collateral function of serving as laboratories for practical experience by early childhood education students. The Director of Child Development Center manages the operation of a pre-school child development and care center as well as the academic practicum of early childhood education students at a Community College. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of a Dean or other administrator, the Director of Child Development Center is responsible for the operation and administration of the College’s Child Development Center and for assisting the College’s Early Childhood Development students in carrying out their academic practica through effective performance in these essential duties: This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.
Requirements
- Master's degree in an appropriately related field together with two (2) or more years of experience in a related field; or a combination of education, training and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.
- Early childhood education, including classroom or laboratory instruction.
- Child care administration or business management.
- Supervision of human resources.
- Developing and managing operating budgets and plans.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children ranging in age from 6 months to 5 years.
- Experience working with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS), Connecticut Documentation and Observation for Teaching System (CT DOTS), and Project Approach.
- Experience working in an NAEYC facility and completing accreditation reports as well as working in a School Readiness facility.
- Experience teaching in an early childhood academic program at post-secondary institutions.
Responsibilities
- Program planning and development
- Center operation and administration
- Student teacher instruction
- Parent communications
- Program quality assurance
- Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
- Service on assigned committees and task forces
- Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings which may occur during evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- Generous leave policies
- Multiple retirement plan options
- Comprehensive health insurance choices
- Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
- Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
