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COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP of KERNCenter Director II Disclaimer: Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by a job class. They cannot include nor are they intended to include all duties performed by all positions occupying a class.Salary Range: FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Date Approved: SUMMARY: Supervise the day to day operations of a child development center, including the supervision of all center staff either directly or indirectly ensuring compliance of all funding source regulations. May work as a teacher in the classroom. To provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for children while they are in the center. To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into kindergarten. Responsible for maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Receives supervision from the Program ManagerSUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct supervision of Center Director I (as assigned), Family Service Worker, Teacher, Associate Teacher, Assistant Teacher, and Food Service Worker (as assigned)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Disclaimer – This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed or may perform related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.A. Essential Job Specific Duties:Responsible for all health and safety requirements along with the monitoring of day-to-day operations and all center activities to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations to include indoor and outdoor environments.Ensures adequate classroom coverage to meet required ratios at all times. Serves as a substitute in the classroom and kitchen, as needed, and covers breaks for teaching staff.In a team teaching approach staff is responsible for ensuring the physical environment is clean, safe, inviting, and meets ITERS/ECERS standards; is stimulating and conducive to learning; is respectful of the children’s cultures and ethnic diversity and reflects the needs of the children served; space in the classroom is well organized into easily recognizable functional areas.Ensures ongoing communication to center staff in a timely manner.Address all staff and parent concerns under the direction of the Program Manager.Oversee the implementation of the three CLASS domains of effective teacher-child interactions in Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.Implement effective classroom behavior management strategies.Monitors related and/or assigned electronic reports to ensure all mandatory requirements are met.Prepares and submits accurate and timely reports, assessments, and correspondence as required, including in-kind.Ensures maintenance of required children, family, staff and program files.Adhere to the American with Disabilities Act (ADA 1992), which prohibits discriminatory actions toward children and/or adult with disabilities. Work in collaboration with Mentor Coaches and Family Education Coordinators to mentor staff to implement strategies, techniques, and/or recommendations.Responsible for appropriately transitioning children from the Child Development Center into local education agencies.Follow procedures as a Mandated Reporter to report suspected child abuse/neglect and ensure compliance of universal precautions.Works with Parent Education Coordinator and center staff to establish ongoing parent involvement in school readiness activities; including parent meetings and recruitment activities.Responsible to provide and documents opportunities for staff and parent to actively participate in classroom planning and program implementation. Provide technical assistance and guidance in classroom record keeping and planning. Responsible for requisitioning appropriate supplies and materials for the classroom.Responsible for the completion and documentation of fire and emergency drills and safety drills as required.Works with the Family Service Worker to ensure full enrollment and waitlist with assistance from ERSEA as needed.Conducts performance evaluations based on measureable and objective criteria. Ensures that personal and professional development plans are implemented for all center pletes disciplinary plans of action as identified to maintain program compliance.Performs other like duties as assigned.B. Other Job Specific Duties:Assists in interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, and mentoring staff.Schedules staff and works alternative hours as required, including nights and weekends.Prepare, conduct and attends all meetings, trainings, and conferences as assigned.Maintains safe and functional work environment.Is proactive, in cooperation with other center staff, for working with parents to generate sufficient in-kind to meet the monthly center and program goals.Is proactive, in cooperation with other center staff, in the program effort to recruit and enroll families that qualify for Early Head Start, Head Start, or State infant/toddler and preschool programs.Performs other tasks as may be required for the efficient operation of the comprehensive, integrated program.Center assignment will determine 10-month (part-year) or 12-month (full-year) status. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.Knowledge of:Correspondence and report writing practices and procedures.Current problems of socially and economically challenged families. The contributions of parents and volunteers who may be non-professional.Modern office practices, methods, procedures and equipment including computers.Word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software applications.Ability to:Ability to deal with conceptual mattersAbility to plan, organize, allocate, and control substantial resourcesAbility to write and communicate effectivelyTo work as a positive team member.Good interpersonal skills.Effectively present Head Start program to the general public.Establish professional working relationships with staff, agencies and parents.Exhibit an understanding and design of a curriculum which fosters appreciation of cultural and linguistic diversity, integrates health and nutrition education, promotes language development, art, music, and dramatic play, and develops mathematical and science concepts.Reasonably obtain knowledge of agency and departmental policies and procedures.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:The following requirements generally demonstrate possession of the minimum requisite knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position.Must possess a valid California Site Supervisor Permit Associate’s degree from any accredited college or university with major in one of the following disciplines: Early Childhood Development, Education, Human Development or related field, required. Ability to obtain a Bachelor’s degree within three years of hire.At least two years of experience working in a supervisory position.Experience working in State or Federally Funded Child Care Program is desirable.Bilingual language fluency (Spanish/English) fluency desirableOTHER REQUIREMENTSPossession of a valid California Driver’s License and State automobile insurance, and acceptable driving record substantiated by a DMV pletion of a physical and substance abuse screening upon offer of employment.Must be fingerprinted if required by funding source or state licensing and have such records filed with the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing.Successful completion of TB screening upon employment and annually thereafter.Must have completed a First Aid/CPR Certification or will obtain the certification within 90 days of employment.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters in performing the essential functions of this job.Work is primarily performed indoors.Noise level variesHazards are minimal.ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential duties. POSITION TITLE Center Director IIACTIVITY(HOURS PER DAY)NEVER0 HOURSOCCASIONALLYUP TO 4 HOURSFREQUENTLY4-8 HOURSSittingxWalkingxStandingxBending (neck)xBending (waist)xSquattingXClimbingxKneelingXCrawlingxTwisting (neck)xTwisting WaistxIs repetitive use of hand required?xSimple Grasping (right hand)xSimple Grasping (left hand)xPower Grasping (right hand)XPower Grasping (left hand)XFine Manipulation (right hand)xFine Manipulation (left hand)xPushing & Pulling (right hand)xPushing &Pulling (left hand)xReaching (above shoulder level)xReaching (below shoulder level)xLIFTINGCARRYINGnever0 hoursoccasionallyup to 4 hoursfrequently4-8 hoursnever0 hoursoccasionallyup to 4 hoursFREQUENTLY4-8 hours0-10 lbsxx11-25 lbsxx26-50 lbsxx51-75lbsxx76-100lbxx100lbs+x ................
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