Center Director

About the role

MAAC's Child Development Program Head Start, Early Head Start and State Preschool programs serve economically disadvantaged children and their families in North San Diego County. The successful candidate will lead and supervise these programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates the programs and activities of an assigned Head Start/EHS center.
• Works with assigned teaching and family service staff and develops, implements and monitors service area and center work plans to achieve assigned goals, objectives and educational outcomes.
• Contributes to development of and monitoring of performance against the available resources.
• Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating work programs, plans, processes, systems and procedures to achieve MAAC and Head Start goals, objectives and performance measures consistent with division quality and service expectations.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, child- and family-centered environment which supports achieving Head Start educational objectives and family service expectations.
• Serves as advisor and coordinates and facilities monthly parent committee meetings.
• Maintains an inventory and orders materials and supplies for center operations.
• Attends management, staff and program planning meetings; participates in mandatory training sessions.

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a BA/BS with a major in early childhood education, child development or a closely related field which includes 15 semester units in child development [12 CORE units], 3 units in administration or staff relations and six (6) units of Infant/Toddler.
• At least four (4) years of progressively responsible teaching experience in a Head Start/EHS center.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and methods of instruction, care and supervision of infants, toddlers and pre-school children.
• Concepts of child development and child behavior patterns of infants, toddlers and pre-school children.
• MAAC policies and procedures, Head Start Performance Standards and relevant federal, state and local regulations applicable to the operations of a Head Start/EHS center.
• Health and safety regulations and requirements for maintaining Head Start/EHS centers and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
• MAAC administrative procedures and forms applicable to the operations of a Head Start/EHS center.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Computer hardware and standard business software.
• Principles and practices of effective supervision.
• MAAC human resources policies and procedures, applicable Head Start regulations and labor contract provisions.

Skills

• Ability to develop and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum, lesson plans and instructional strategies to meet the needs of infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children.
• Ability to operate a computer using standard business software.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive documentation, reports and other written materials.
• Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with center staff, parents, children, other division managers, the community and others encountered in the course of work.

Benefits

MAAC offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

$70,304-$80,000 (DOE/Q)

Schedule

52 Weeks