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Interim Director Child Development Services (In-House Only)

Employer
Orange Coast College
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Oct 14, 2021


Definition

IN-HOUSE ONLY:
This position is open to internal permanent Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates, short-term, professional experts, student assistants, and part-time faculty are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Founded in 1947, with classes beginning in 1948, OCC has grown into one of the nation's largest -- and finest -- community colleges. OCC has an unwavering commitment to equitable outcomes; inclusive practices; and rich racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. Ideal candidates for this position share OCC's devotion to educating and improving the lives of our representative student, employee, and community populations. We currently enroll 18,705 students, the majority of whom are from racially minoritized populations: 34% of OCC's students are Latinx, 2% are African- American, 25% are Asian, less than 1% Native American, 30% are White, and 5% are multiracial. OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).

Orange Coast College Employee Demographic Information:
Direct Link: OCC Employee-Student Demographics

Summary
Plans and manages the operations of a multi-campus-based, dual-function child development program. Works with staff, children, parents, Early Childhood Education (ECE) faculty, and students to provide an integrated, child-centered curriculum, modeling state-of-the-art early childhood education practices, based on current theory and pedagogy, for staff and students. Oversees teaching staff, college students, and budget.

Distinguishing Career Features

The Director, Child Development Services is an authorized Site Supervisor and senior-most position in the child development center. In addition to providing an environment for ECE students to earn practicum and credit, the Director advances the emotional, cognitive, and social development of children, providing meaningful learning and recreational activities in a relationship-based environment. The Director designs programs to support the growth and development of children and the education of college-level students pursuing a curriculum in childcare and development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties may vary among departments, divisions, and jobs. Incumbents typically perform a substantial portion or all of the following types of duties, as assigned:

  • Plans, organizes, and administers a comprehensive Child Development Children's Center program as required by Title 22. Manages the daily operations of the Center including instructional, nutritional, staffing, and parent involvement/education.
  • Recruits, selects, and trains staff to fulfill program needs. Manages, directs, evaluates all direct report staff, and supervises professional staff in developing educational programs and curriculum which provide for the development of children. Evaluates enrollment and adjusts staffing accordingly.
  • Continuously plans, implements and evaluates the Child Development Center's overall program for children and families. Manages enrollment, develops policies, and produces reports related to various aspects of the program.
  • Plans, develops, and implements the Child Development Center philosophy and program. Provides oversight management in classrooms. Plans and develops curriculum with teachers using Early Childhood Education practice, and California Department of Education standards (Learning Foundations and Frameworks). Develops and maintains classroom materials and library. Evaluates children's progress with teachers for the year-end report. Arranges for screening of children and referrals to appropriate resources and specialists. Ensures program quality meets the highest standards. Plans, develops, coordinates, and evaluates curriculum and monitors child assessments. Supports, advises, and provides referrals for program participants, as needed.
  • Plans and conducts training programs for staff (state requirements, permits, professional development, continued education). Develops personnel policies related directly to the Children's Center. Coordinates with community agencies for placement of students (Orange Coast College (OCC) ECE students, Golden West College (GWC) nursing students), if appropriate.
  • Oversees, supervises, and prepares the evaluation of staff, student aides, work-study students, and other classroom personnel.
  • Maintains good working relationships with all campus offices and organizations that provide services and support to the child development program. Makes presentations to community groups, conducts tours to community groups, and attends community events.
  • Periodically assesses training needs of staff and students working in the center, then plans, designs, and implements appropriate training. Complies with health and safety standards required by local and state agencies. Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations by coordinating various health screenings, child health immunization record-keeping, and providing first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. Complies with safety and health standards for the Center. Plans and conducts fire safety, emergency drills (fire, earthquake, lockdown), first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation training programs. Maintains safety, first-aid, and CPR certification and training for staff, as required.
  • Administers budgets for the program including grants. Contributes to, and/or prepares grant-funding proposals. Researches costs for the scope of services, historical awards, and special designations. Develops funding applications, manages and project budgets, creates and maintains record-keeping systems. Researches outside funding sources, write proposals, and solicits funding from private and public agencies. Develops alternatives to generate funds for the operation of the Child Care Center.
  • Develops and supervises procedures for implementing parent education activities and ensures activities are based on the needs of families served. Makes initial contact with parents, determines eligibility and fees, enrolls children, schedules hours, and prepares contracts. Coordinates, plans, schedules, and holds parent orientations, parent committees, counseling, referrals, and meetings. Develops agendas for parent committees and meetings.
  • Evaluates program planning, goals, and objectives; consults with teachers regarding the Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessment of children to ensure an assessment of each child's developmental progress is completed by the Child Development Services (CDS) Lead Teacher in order to develop and implement a curriculum that meets the needs of children.
  • Ensures maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities. Initiates work orders for repairs when needed.
  • Oversees the Children's Center Food Program. Coordinates contracts with the Instructional Food Services on-site and oversees serving food at the Children's Center. Provides nutritional resources for the food program and menus along with educational objectives.
  • Ensures compliance with state and federal requirements, Department of Social Services (DSS), community care licensing (CCC), California Department of Education – Early Education Support Division (EESD), Department of Pest Regulation, Occupational Safety & Health Association (OSHA), and other applicable policies and procedures. Enforces all licensing regulations, including the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect. Schedules regular fire drills and other emergency preparedness drills, and provides appropriate notifications to parents and staff. Maintains health records and physician reports. Submits immunization report to state health agencies on an annual basis.
  • Monitors compliance elements of the program. Provides and maintains a high quality of education and service. Ensures compliance with all local, state, and federal agencies as related to licensing and reporting requirements. Prepares applications for the program and related grant funding on a timely basis.
  • Represents the college/District and the programs at external meetings and conferences.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
  • Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.


Qualifications and Physical Demands

Knowledge and Skills
  • The position requires specialized knowledge of child development theory, principles, and practices and an understanding of the goals and objectives of a preschool program.
  • Special knowledge is required in the emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development, variations, and needs of children in group daycare.
  • Requires working knowledge of emerging family structures such as kinship and foster parent programs.
  • Knowledge of arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading sufficient to complete state and budgetary reports, grant applications, and program correspondence is required.
  • Requires a working knowledge of curriculum planning concepts, including constructivist early childhood education, project-based curriculum, emergent curriculum, and anti-bias curriculum.
  • Requires knowledge of licensing requirements, funding, and contract terms governing child development centers.
  • Requires well-developed communication skills to interact with students, staff, children, and parents, to conduct formal instruction of a small group, to resolve confrontation, and hold conferences.
  • Requires sufficient writing skills to document student and children's files.
  • Requires skill at using personal computer-based common office productivity software and databases for education.
  • Requires advanced human relations skills to make formal presentations, influence others, facilitate group processes, conduct training, provide consultation, and determine department needs or problems.
Abilities
  • Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
  • Requires the ability to integrate a variety of activities that ensure a smooth functioning Child Development Center.
  • Requires the ability to develop a daily schedule that provides children indoor and outdoor time, large and small muscle activities, quiet and active times, options for activities in large and small groups, in pairs or individually, limited teacher-directed large group activities, and an emphasis on child-initiated activities.
  • Requires the ability to understand the needs and differences of children and to reach and motivate them.
  • Requires the ability to balance emotional support and discipline to deal with behavior problems.
  • Requires the ability to observe, evaluate, and critique children’s performance.
  • Requires the ability to comply with State guidelines.
Physical Abilities
  • The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
  • Essential functions will vary by position.
  • As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good-faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law.
Education and Experience
  • The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in child development, early childhood education, or related field which includes six credit units of program administration, two units in adult supervision, and five years of overall experience in a child care and development program that includes a combination of teaching and site supervision. Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
Licenses and Certificates
  • Requires possession of California Child Development Permit-Site Supervisor level.
  • Requires a valid driver's license.


Conditions of Employment

IN-HOUSE ONLY:
This position is open to internal permanent Coast Community College District (CCCD) employees to apply. External candidates, short-term, professional experts, student assistants, and part-time faculty are not eligible to apply. If you are not a current employee with CCCD, please do not apply at this time.

This is an IN-HOUSE ONLY - temporary, full-time, 12-months per year classified position. The normal hours of work will be Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with the flexibility to occasionally work extended hours and/or weekends, if necessary, to meet the needs of the department. The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor. (Salary Range DG-8)

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

PAY PHILOSOPHY:
Coast Community College District, through policies, practices, and other benefit programs, delivers a fair and equitable total compensation program that promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusion, and workforce vitality. In general, it is the policy of the District to place new employees at the first step of the salary grade. All movement on the salary schedule will occur July 1 of each year for all classified employees.

The deadline to apply is November 10, 2021. Application materials must be electronically submitted online at http://www.cccd.edu/employment . Incomplete applications and application materials submitted by mail will not be considered.

Additional Information

Applications must be received no later than the posted closing date. There are NO EXCEPTIONS . Electronic applications may be completed by visiting http ://www.cccd.edu/employment . Once you have completed an electronic application, you may apply to open positions within the Coast Community College District by submitting the application and all other required materials. Required materials differ for each open position and must be complete when submitted for a specific posting. Instructions for completing applications and applying to posted positions are available online or by calling Applicant Processing at (714) 438-4714.

All application materials become the property of the Coast Community College District and will NOT be copied or returned. Information for TDD users is available by calling (714) 438-4755.

Application Requirements:
To be considered for employment you must submit a complete application packet. A complete application packet includes:

  • A complete online Classified/Management Employment Application .
  • A current resume . (Attached as a separate document.)
  • A cover letter highlighting your qualifications for the desired position. (Attached as a separate document.)
  • Answers to Supplemental Questions . (clear and detailed responses required as they will be carefully evaluated to determine the most qualified candidate(s) to be invited for an interview; please do not paste your resume, or put 'see resume' or 'N/A', or leave blank).
To ensure consistency and fairness to all applicants, please do not submit materials in addition to those requested. Additional materials will not be considered or returned. Be sure to complete all questions and sections of the application. If you do not know an answer, please indicate so, but do not leave any space blank.

All applications will be screened under a process of utmost confidentiality by a committee of representatives from the college community. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

Any documents that you are unable to attach can be emailed to jobs@cccd.edu. Emails must clearly indicate the job you are applying to and your name.

Disability Accommodations:
If you require accommodations in the Application or Examination Process, please notify Human Resources by calling (714) 438-4716 OR (714) 438-4713.

The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes Coastline
Community College , Golden West College , and Orange Coast College . The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. Coastline, Golden West, and Orange Coast Colleges enroll more than 60,000 students each year in more than 300 degree and certificate programs.
Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population.

Coast Community College District Title IX:
https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx


This direct link 2020 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR) is the 2020 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2017, 2018, and 2019 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices. Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

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