Director, Child Development Center

Job Title

Director, Child Development Center

Salary

$65,000.00 - $70,000.00 Annually

Job Type

Full time permanent

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).

Please apply at www.roswell.enmu.edu