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Salvationarmytucson

Child Day Care Director

Salvationarmytucson, Oakland, California, United States, 94616


Job Category : Childcare/Day Care/Day CampRequisition Number : CHILD014787Apply nowPosted: February 7, 2024Full-TimeSalary: $74,880 USD per yearLocations

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BASIC PURPOSEThe purpose of this position is to direct the Booth Memorial Child Development Center, providing ongoing leadership, staff supervision, and overall instruction and care for the children by performing the following:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWork closely with the officers to promote and implement the Christian component between the center and the corps program in the effort to meet all aspects of human need.Keep the center fully enrolled and each family contract up to date for inspection from licensing.Report to the Administration regularly regarding the program's progress.Evaluate the effectiveness of the overall program. Responsible for the care and safety of the children in the childcare center, identifying potentially harmful situations and making corrections. Arrange medical attention for an ill or injured child and ensure teachers are trained in all emergency procedures (i.e., fire drills).Study the program and develop immediate and long-range plans to improve its quality. Develop and coordinate special programs such as graduation and the Christmas program.Develop and implement a plan to add a new Infant Care program for up to 12 infants and expand the CCTR Toddler program by up to 12 slots.Hold quarterly parents' meetings to discuss issues with the parents and appoint a parent chairperson for those meetings.Work closely with teachers to develop quality lesson plans and order necessary materials. Be involved in discipline procedures for inappropriate behavior and provide in-service days.Keep monthly reports, forms, and budgets up to date. Administer the Child Development Center in accordance with the funding and program proposal submitted to the State Department of Education. Ensure compliance with policies of the same. Relate directly to the Department of Education in matters pertaining to the center.Review and submit employee timecards each Monday morning.Review and approve menu plans submitted by the cook. Give shopping lists to administration. Ensure CACFP compliance at all times.Perform classroom duties as needed during the absence of a regular teacher or other staff member.Serve as Liaison to Mills College, Merritt College, the School District workability program, Cal-Works, City of Oakland, Kidango, and all other partners to ensure smooth operations and collaboration.Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required by CA Department of Education CSPP State Pre-School Program and Dept. of Social Services General ChildCare CCTR programs.In the case of absence, fill out the proper paperwork and forward it to the administration accountant.Responsible for interviewing, hiring (with the approval from Command Finance Council and Administration), training, and reviewing staff at the end of the probation period and annually.Responsible for conference reports and warnings for staff who are not fulfilling their job requirements. Final authorization for termination must be given by Divisional Finance Council and administration. Follow all Del Oro HR Guidelines for staff.Coordinate paperwork and program for Alameda County First Five Program QRIS Funding.Assist Administration and officers with annual Continued Funding Applications and other applications for funding as requested.Attend monthly meetings of the Garden Street Advisory Council. Attend meetings of the Alameda County Advisory Board as requested.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTSAssociates Degree from an accredited or approved college or university with a major or emphasis in early childhood development or education including 24 Early Childhood Education (ECE) units.Three years of related experience in the field of childcare, including one year of Site Supervisor experience.Applicant must have at least three semester or equivalent quarter units of education in Administration or staff relations.Must have a current and valid site supervisor permit.Teaching permit preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or sometimes continuous basis.Ability to grasp, push, and/or pull objects.Ability to reach overhead.Ability to operate a telephone.Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.Ability to operate a computer.Ability to process written, visual, and/or verbal information.Ability to operate basic office equipment and tools.Qualifications

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Associates or better in Early Childhood Education.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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