Director, Child Development Center

Director, Child Development Center

If you thrive in a collaborative environment focused on work that strives to bring outstanding childcare for students and the community, Merced Community College District invites you to apply for the Director position for its Child Development Centers (CDC) at the Merced and Los Banos campuses. The Director will lead program planning, daily operations, staff supervision, and compliance with state and federal childcare regulations and funding requirements.

The role represents Merced College to external agencies and collaborates with Early Childhood Education faculty to support instructional principles and best practices.

At Merced College, students are our focus, and we are known for their success. We transform lives through education and workforce development.

• Degree/Certificate Programs
• Transfer
• Career Technical Education
• Workforce Training
• Lifelong Learning
• Basic Skills
• Community Engagement

Management Range
9. Salary placement commensurate with education and experience. Additional compensation for doctorate.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services, the incumbent will lead, manage, supervise, plan, and coordinate the programs and activities of the Child Development Center (CDC). Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, supervising staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, representing Merced College to external agencies, and collaborating with Early Childhood Education faculty.

• Manage the daily operations, services, and activities of the infant, toddler, and preschool programs of the Merced College Child Development Center.
• Collaborate with other college administrators in developing, planning, and implementing CDC programs.
• Oversee the Early Childhood Education demonstration lab and support ECE student learning opportunities.
• Assist parents with the referral process for children with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Develop and maintain positive parent relationships; plan and oversee parent-teacher conferences, orientations, and trainings.
• Oversee and monitor the Center’s nutritional program, including meal preparation and supervision of food technicians.
• Establish overall child development center goals, objectives, and plans aligned with the Merced College Strategic Plan.
• Communicate district and college policies to Center staff.
• Oversee the development of annual grant applications and seek new grant funding.
• Manage the Center’s annual budgets and ensure expenditures remain within budget.
• Maintain appropriate records on children, staff, and students in compliance with licensing regulations and other legal provisions.
• Ensure program compliance with college policies and state, local, and federal guidelines.
• Provide timely and accurate reporting of data to federal and state authorities.
• Ensure facilities are properly maintained and arrange for necessary improvements.
• Supervise, evaluate, and provide staff development and leadership to classified professionals, interns, and volunteers.
• Participate in community, regional, state, and national trainings and conferences.
• Represent Merced College at a variety of meetings, workshops, and institutes.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Experience as a Director/Supervisor in a child care center; current knowledge of the principles and practices of Early Childhood Education (ECE).
• Understanding of the educational, emotional, physical, and dietary needs of children.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Speak, read, and write English clearly.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records using proper spelling and calculations.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds.

• High School diploma plus four (4) years teaching experience, OR Associate’s degree plus two (2) years teaching experience, OR Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development plus one (1) year teaching experience.
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