Director Child and Family Development Center

Position: Director of the Child and Family Development Center
Compensation:$72,520

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular Grade:

E07

Position Summary Make an impact on children, families, educators, and the next generation of early childhood professionals. San Juan College is seeking an experienced and passionate leader to serve as Director of the Child and Family Development Center (CFDC), an exemplary childcare center and lab  this collaborative leadership role, you’ll develop and support a dedicated team, champion high-quality early learning, strengthen family partnerships, and work closely with the Early Childhood Education program to create meaningful practicum experiences for future educators.

You’ll also guide curriculum, accreditation and licensing excellence, program operations, and resources.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of early childhood education, we invite you to bring your experience and vision to San Juan College.

Why San Juan College?

At San Juan College, our mission is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world. We foster a culture built on Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and we're committed to supporting both our students and employees.

Located in Farmington, New Mexico, in the heart of the Four Corners, you'll enjoy an outstanding quality of life with endless outdoor recreation, a vibrant arts community, and easy access to Durango, Moab, Santa Fe, and Albuquerque.

Benefits You'll Love As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid leave and holidaysNMERB pension plus optional retirement plans

Tuition waiver

Employee wellness program and EAPFree SJC gym membership and library services

Join a team where you can make a meaningful impact while enjoying exceptional benefits and work-life balance.

Essential Duties:

Trains, assigns, directs, schedules, supervises, evaluates and disciplines personnel at the main campus site.

Ensures compliance with state and federal standards, including New Mexico Early Childhood Education and Care Department Regulations and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation Standards and Criteria.

Devotes a majority of work time to supervisory duties;
Customarily and regularly directs the work of two or more other employees; makes recommendations to hire, promote, and discipline direct reports.

Closely collaborates with the SJC Director for ECED Academic program to facilitate Practicum Student experience and learning.

Oversees the placement of Early Childhood Education practicum students and Assists the Director of Early Childhood Education in supervision and support of the CFDC teaching staff as they mentor and guide practicum students in a model learning environment.

Collaborates with adjunct ECED practicum instructors as needed with scheduling as well as offering support and assessment of practicum students.

Oversees billing, enrollment, ECECD subsidy procedures and programs in collaboration with Director of Early Childhood Education and the SJC billing department.

Mentors, coaches, and models best teaching practices for teaching staff, substitute teachers, student employees, and Early Childhood Education practicum students.

Reviews and recommends policy and procedures for the Parent Handbook and CFDC Staff Handbook; ensures compliance with college policies and procedures, NAEYC accreditation standards, and NM Pre-K program standards and ECECD licensing regulations.

Supports CFDC teaching staff to create model learning environments that are inclusive, developmentally appropriate, and culturally sensitive to all children and families. And to ensure strong parent-teacher partnerships by ensuring respectful…