Center Director In Training (Temporary - Leave Cover)

About the role

This position offers hands-on experience to individuals qualified pursuant to Title 22 regulations, enabling them to meet MAAC's experience requirements for the classification of Center Director. Incumbents in this classification are limited to a maximum of a two-year term (appointments may be made for a shorter period of time).

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 to develop, implement and monitor service area and center work plans to achieve assigned goals, objectives and educational outcomes.
• Makes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development.
• 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 facilitates monthly parent committee meetings; plans and conducts parent education/training meetings; oversees the activities of assigned parent trainees; maintains records for Parent Committee funds.
• Ensures the maintenance of up-to-date, accurate center and children’s files; reviews daily and monthly teacher reports; compiles and submits end-of-the-month reporting for each assigned program option, including site status, classroom status, meal count, volunteer time, in-kind donation, transportation, field trip and other reports required by funding agencies.
• Fills in for other center staff as required; substitutes in the classroom; portions and prepares children’s meals; serves as bus aide when required; participates with other staff on field trips.
• Attends management, staff and program planning meetings; participates in mandatory training sessions.
• Builds community relationships; participates in recruitment and enrollment activities as required.
• Maintains an inventory and orders materials and supplies for center operations.
• Conducts home visits as required to address special children and/or family situations and needs.
• Performs a variety of summer recess activities, including participating in the redesign of center forms, updating policies and procedures and service area plans and development of staff training plans and activities.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid California Child Development Permit (CDP) or be eligible to obtain one. Must have a minimum of two years of full-time experience working with children in a Head Start or Early Head Start program, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have a valid California Driver’s License and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must have excellent organizational and time management skills. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize accordingly. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others. Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Strong knowledge of principles and methods of instruction, care and supervision of infants, toddlers and pre-school children. Strong understanding of concepts of child development and child behavior patterns of infants, toddlers and pre-school children. Strong understanding of 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. Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and requirements for maintaining Head Start/EHS centers and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition. Strong understanding of computer hardware and standard business software. Strong understanding of principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Strong understanding of principles and practices of effective supervision. Strong understanding of MAAC human resources policies and procedures, applicable Head Start regulations and labor contract provisions.

Benefits

MAAC offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plan, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$70,034 - $80,000 (DOQ/E)

Schedule

52 Weeks