Child Care Leader

POSITIONS ARE 210 DAYS/YEAR, 5 (1pm-6pm) OR 6.5 (7-8:30am and1:00-6pm) HOURS/M-F. POSITIONS MAY BE SPLIT-SHIFT. THE ELIGIBILITY LIST WILL BE VALID FOR 6 MONTHS.

A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, plans, coordinates and oversees child care program activities in a designated child care center, including designing and implementing a variety of activities, which promote child's cognitive, linguistic, physical, social-emotional, and self-expressive learning and development in a safe and well supervised manner; carries out program goals and policies.

• Develops written lesson plans and objectives for the purpose of design, planning and implementation of programs for preschool and elementary age children that utilize developmentally appropriate curriculum which focuses children's attention on a particular concept or topic, offer a balance of staff and child guided activities, include interactive small and large group experiences and opportunities for sustained high-level play; school age programs will include homework assistance as part of the daily schedule.
• In collaboration with assigned supervisor, design, implement and maintain site programming and classroom environment utilizing SACERS guidelines.
• Establish and maintain files and records related to the program such as registration and enrollment, attendance, use of materials, supplies, equipment and related inventory controls.
• Performs operational activities incidental to the operation of the program such as monitoring authorization of persons to sign-in and out students, collection of fees and checks, ordering supplies, preparation of cooking projects and general housekeeping.
• Maintains a monthly budget for warehouse supplies and orders supplies.
• Assist supervisor in coordinating schedules of assigned center staff to ensure required classroom coverage is maintained.
• Provide information and respond to inquiries from parents participating in the program and the public by interpreting policies and procedures with regard to program operation.
• Assist in ensuring a safe and healthy classroom environment to achieve optimal learning and development.
• Attend staff meetings, parent meetings, and pre and in-service trainings.
• Organize and coordinates fund raisers with supervisor.
• Organize and coordinate field trips with and supervisor.
• Collaborate with school site Administration and staff.
• Maintain ongoing communication with parents and conference as needed.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or an equivalent. Associate’s Degree Early Childhood Education/Child Development and/or Teaching Credential as issued by the State of CA are is highly desirable.
• A minimum of two (2) years of Recent experience in child care and education service, in a structured childcare/preschool program

* Alternate variations of education/experience may be considered by Personnel Commission staff as acceptable to qualify for participation in the examination process resulting in an eligibility list. When appropriate additional work experience beyond the minimum requirement may be supplemented for required…