Center Director In Training (Temporary - Leave Cover)

About the role

This position offers hands-on experience to individuals qualified under Title 22 regulations 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.
• Supervises and oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned centers and program options.
• Ensures centers are properly staffed in conformance with licensing requirements and adjusts staffing as required.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high performance, child- and family-centered environment.
• Oversees and participates in implementation of daily lesson plans and activities, ensuring they are age appropriate, individualized and culturally sensitive.
• Maintains 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.
• Fills in for other center staff as required; substitutes in the classroom; portions and prepares children’s meals; serves as bus aide when required.
• 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

Incumbents must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
• At least one year of full-time experience in a Head Start or Early Head Start program.
• Valid California Child Development Professional (CDP) license.
• Experience with curriculum development and implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with data entry and report writing.

Benefits

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

Pay

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

Schedule

52 weeks