Center Director - 1533

Position Summary:

Center Director position must meet three of the following requirements: 1) service area capacity must equal 50+ children, 2) service area must be a combination of age groups, 3) responsible for center staff hiring, 4) responsible for overseeing multiple programs. Supports CAPSLO’s mission by ensuring the region this position supervises is run effectively in order to positively impact as many children and families as possible within the community it operates.

Required Education and Experience:

(1) Units in ECE/CD include course work in early childhood education/child development and at least one course in each of the following core areas 1) child/human growth and development 2) child, family and community, or child and family relations; 3) programs/curriculum.  Must have received passing grade of “C” or better or credit.

(2) General Education Units include sixteen diversified semester units in general education (i.e., at least one course in each of the following areas:  Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Social Sciences, Math and/or Science and English/Language Arts.

(3) Experience must be in a licensed day care center, comparable home day care or group child care program for children ages 0 - 5 under the supervision of a person who would qualify as a Center Supervisor.  College internships and labs served in a licensed day care center will count as experience.

(4) For infant/toddler center(s), 3 semester units in infant/toddler development and/or programs must be included as part of the course work requirement for all of the above.

(5) Must hold or qualify for a Regular Children’s Center Permit, Child Development Site Supervisor Permit, or higher; at the time of hire. Must apply for one of the above permits within 60 days of hire.

License & Certifications:

1. Must provide certificates of completion of approved pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR training within 30 days of hire.  Employee is responsible for renewing and maintaining a valid CPR/first aid certification at all times.

2. Must have dependable, insured transportation and a valid California Driver’s License

(mileage to be reimbursed) and acceptable driving record. A DMV printout and proof of insurance will be required.

Essential Functions:

1. Works closely with Program Directors, Program Coordinator, Area Manager, Program Specialists on a consulting basis to ensure that the State Funding/MSHS Terms & Conditions are in full compliance.  

2. Works closely with Program Directors, Program Specialists, Area Manager, and Consultants, on an “as needed” basis in designing training for center staff.

3. Supervises and monitors performance of program staff and periodically conducts formal evaluations; advises and assists program staff in the resolution of work-related problems and conducts center staff meetings.

4. Monitors and maintains facility standards as well as conducting regular inspections of the center. 

5. Completes recruitment/enrollment activities in the State Child Development/MSHS Programs.

6. Provides orientation to newly hired staff and substitutes on their responsibilities and program philosophy, policies and procedures.

7. Monitors program activities to ensure that mandated standards and objectives are reached such as reviewing lesson plans, ongoing assessment of children’s’ development, participating in case conferences, parent committee meetings and on-site reviews.

8. Monitors mealtimes for Child and Adult Care Food Program at least once per year.

9. Conducts annual monitoring evaluation of the State DRDP & CMR.

10. Provides direction to ensure an educational program, which is individualized to meet the needs of each child to include age-appropriate materials and procedures for ongoing observation, recording, and evaluation of each child’s growth and development.

11. Consults with all service area specialists to ensure a comprehensive child development program for all low income children.

12. Collects all necessary personnel paperwork, center personnel files, and notifies CAPSLO Headquarters of staff changes.  Ensures that all necessary permits, fingerprints and licenses are secured and remain in force for compliance.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, religion, national origin, veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County is a nonprofit agency that focuses on helping people and changing lives through serving nearly 40,000 persons across Central and Southern California. Community Action Partnership is committed to eliminating poverty by empowering individuals and families to achieve economic stability.