Under general supervision, the Center Director will manage, supervise, and monitor the daily operations of assigned CCRC Early Care and Learning Centers in accordance with Head Start performance standards, CSPP/CCTR requirements, state licensing regulations, OHS protocols, and CCRC policies and procedures.
This position is full-time and may require working a non-traditional work schedule such as early mornings, evenings, and weekends, as needed. This position may require travel between San Fernando Valley and Antelope Valley.
Review the job flyer for all the job details, requirements, and benefits: Center Director
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Within the team structure, provide quality preschool services for children enrolled in the ECL program which include the following responsibilities:
Supervision (70%), Center Administration (20%), Staff and Family Development Partnerships (10%)
Job Specifications
Minimum Required
- Education: Bachelors’ Degree in Early Childhood Education/ Child Development, or a related field including a minimum of:
- 24 semester units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
- 3 units in Infant/Toddlers Development
- Experience: 3 years direct Supervisor experience working in an early education setting required.
- Professional/Technical Certifications:
- Must have a current Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or above based on the California Teacher Credential (CTC) Matrix.
- Must hold and maintain a valid First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate upon hire or within 3 months of hire.
- Technical Requirements:
- Must have intermediate Technology skills specifically using Zoom, Outlook, and Microsoft Suite, as well as the ability to learn additional platforms related to the program.
- Advanced knowledge of developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive practices, effective teaching strategies, and Community Care Licensing.
- Travel: This position requires 20% of travel. Travel will involve attending meetings, trainings, CCRC sponsored events and conferences locally a few times a month. Some overnight travel may be required. Staff may choose any mode of transportation (driving, walking, bicycling, carpooling, etc.) to arrive to and depart from the location where attendance is required. Should a staff member choose to drive, the staff member must become an approved driver with CCRC prior to driving on behalf of CCRC. Approved drivers driving on behalf of CCRC may choose to drive a CCRC vehicle or own vehicle and must meet requirements to be an approved driver including holding and maintaining current auto insurance, current California Driver’s License and receiving DMV clearance.
- Work Schedule:
- Full time 40 hours a week
- Hours may vary according to the needs of center, families, and staff.
- Ability to work a non-traditional work schedule including early mornings, late evenings and weekends.
- Work Environment: The Head Start Centers include Early Learning classrooms for children ages birth to 5, outside playgrounds and structures, and may include regular office space and/or storage areas at larger centers.
- Background & Health Clearance Requirements: Head Start/CCP
- As a grant-funded Agency supporting Children and Family Services, CCRC conducts background checks commensurate with the role to verify candidate qualifications (criminal history, employment history / experience, education, reference checks) and ensure grant compliance. Specific roles may have additional verification / clearance to the standard background check as part of the recruitment and selection process, including:
- Live Scan Clearance / DOJ Fingerprinting: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health and Safety Code Section 1596.871 and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.90).
- Health Clearance: For positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting or working with “at risk” populations, CA Code of Regulations Title 22, §101216, CA Health and Safety Code 1596.7995, and/or Head Start Program Performance Standards 1302.93)
- MVR / DMV clearance in accordance with CCRC’s liability insurance provisions: For positions where driving is required.
- Child Development Permit: For positions working in an educational capacity (California Education Code Sections 44242.5, 44340, and 44341)
- CPR / Pediatric CPR certification: For certain identified positions working directly with the public in a child/ community care or child / community care adjacent setting (CA Health & Safety Code 1596.865 – 1596.866)
- Federal Debarment Checks: For positions acting in a principal capacity to federal funds (Head Start Program Performance Standards 1304.11, Code of Federal Regulations Title 2 Grants and Agreements 2.180.320 and 2.180.995)