PROGRAM DIRECTOR

COMMUNITY BRIDGES•SantaCruz, CA

15d•$51 - $64•Onsite

About The Position

Community Bridges envisions a thriving community where every person has the opportunity to unleash their full potential. Our family of ten programs delivers essential services, provides equitable access to resources, and advocates for health and dignity across every stage of life. Under the general direction of the CEO, plans, organizes, directs and controls the child development centers in compliance with Federal and State regulations; ensures that the programs meets the needs of preschool children; performs related work as required.

Requirements

Must qualify for or possess a Child Development Program Director permit.
Must pass fingerprint clearance through the Department of Justice and maintain a clean record.
Must possess a valid California Driver's License, be insured, be insurable under the agency’s insurance policy, and have use of a reliable motor vehicle.
Knowledge of program development, organization, implementation and monitoring principles and practices, with particular reference to child care programs.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of early childhood education.
Knowledge of child psychology and development and of family life education.
Knowledge of child health and first aid.
Knowledge of budget monitoring, recordkeeping and report preparation.
Skill in program development, organization and implementation, especially as it relates to child care programs.
Skill in the selection, training and supervision of paid staff and volunteers.
Skill in teaching and supervising preschool children.
Skill in preparing concise written and numerical reports.
Skill in developing and monitoring budgets.
Skill in reading and interpreting complex regulations and policies.
Skill in acting as an advocate for childcare programs.
Skill in working cooperatively with other staff, volunteers, parents and representatives of community organizations and agencies.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Directs the long- and short-range planning and goal setting for all programs assigned to the Child Care Division.
Strategizes and implements ongoing advocacy efforts, on local and state levels, aimed at expanding the scope of services as appropriate.
Administrates all aspects of the Children's Centers, ensuring compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
Represents the Child Care Division to various current and potential funding sources.
Assists in overall Agency program development, management and evaluation, as assigned.
Develops and monitors the Program budgets, taking action as appropriate.
Develops enrollment and payment procedures; prepares and submits in a timely manner, all reports required by Federal and State regulations.
Works with teachers to plan curriculum and implement learning programs.
Ensures that an environment which fosters healthy emotional, social, cognitive and physical growth is created and maintained at the Centers.
Ensures that safe & healthy conditions are maintained at the Centers.
Oversees planning of menus for meals & snacks served at the Centers.
Interviews families applying for childcare services; explains eligibility and fee requirements; ensures that parental needs for an effective program are met.
May plan and participate in parent conferences.
Works with various community organizations and agencies to coordinate services necessary to meet the needs of the children at the Centers.
Participates in statewide and local advocacy efforts in support of child care services; involves staff and participants as appropriate.
Cooperates with and coordinates activities with the Parents' Advisory Committees.
Communicates effectively and respectfully with parents, volunteers and other staff at the Centers, including persons from different racial, cultural and ethnic groups and from different backgrounds and lifestyles.
Selects, assigns and evaluates the work of teachers, aides and other support staff; recruits volunteers to work at the Centers.
Maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education.