Early Childhood Center Director: Leadership & Operations

Early Childhood Center Director

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Early Childhood Center Director. This is a 12-month Administrative Faculty position. The Director is responsible for developing and overseeing the Nevada State University Early Childhood Education(ECE) Center on campus. This position is responsible for the development of program policies, procedures, goals and budget, aswell as strategies for implementation of cohesive philosophy,mission and operational procedures for the operation.

The Director will be licensed by the state of Nevada Childcare Bureau as a Director and the State of Nevada Department of Education as a Private School Administrator.

The children's early care and education programs operate within the School of Education with a multi-faceted mission:

• Provide high quality, model early care and education programs for children 3
  -5.
• Provide Nevada State University students studying early childhood education model sites for observation and practice.
• Provide support to Nevada State University students who are parents with high quality childcare at a reduced rate-thus supporting completion of studies.
• Operate as model program for community partnerships.

The Center is a tuition-based program, licensed for approximately
60 children ages 3-5 years old. It employs approximately 25employees - classified, professional, student employees, andwork-study students. This position provides leadership within the Center through administrative support and oversight and initially is directly responsible for the daily operations of the Center.

This position will offer leadership and direction to ensure the success and credibility of the Center's work within the community and the reputation of Nevada State University.

This position works closely with the School of Education to provide clinical experiences for students studying in the field of education, early childhood education, and related disciplines,while providing educational experiences for children of students,faculty, and the comm unity. Approximately 850 hours of observation and/or practicum hours are logged each semester for Nevada State University students studying education, early childhood education,and related disciplines.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution ofhigher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500,with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. Amajority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. Weoperate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences…