Center Director

*Responsible To:* Program Director

The Site Supervisor’s primary responsibilities include supervising a child care and development program operated at the site level; providing service in the care, development, and instruction of children in a child care and development program; and serving as coordinator of curriculum and staff development in a child care and development program. This includes developing age-appropriate programs for children, supervising assigned staff, and working effectively with children, administration/staff, and parents adhering to state guidelines. This is a 10-month position based on the calendar school year.

$24.50 hourly

*Leadership in Early Childhood Education*

• Believes in, values, and is committed to advocacy for high-quality early care and education experiences for all children, support for families, and professional stature of educators
• Believes in, values, and is committed to leadership development that empowers, encourages, cultivates, and supports others to become agents of change
• Believes in, values, and is committed to working with others who have diverse perspectives, both within and outside the early care and education profession, to share expertise, resolve conflict, negotiate cultural differences, and develop common goals
• Believes in, values, and is committed to facilitating dialogue to reach a vision of the early care and education system that is shared and supported by the early childhood community
• Believes in and engages in self-reflection about personal leadership skills and identifies areas for continuous improvement

*Administration and Supervision*

• Values high-quality early learning and development in inclusive settings for all children
• Values continuous program improvement based on assessments, research, and communication and on collaboration with families, staff, colleagues, and other professionals
• Values high expectations
• Views diversity as an asset
• Considers the benefits to the group as well as to the individual

*Planning and Guiding Early Learning and Development*

• Explains the functions and requirements of various regulatory agencies to staff
• Encourages staff to set professional and educational goals
• Engages staff in reflective practice and self-study and implements action plans for improvement

*Creating and Maintaining Program Policies and Practices*

• Monitors and assesses program policies and procedures for effectiveness and compliance with regulations and requirements
• Plans and implements program self-evaluation and improvement plans to promote positive outcomes for children and families
• Promotes high-quality standards and practices among staff.
• Ensures that a climate of continuous improvement is provided so that individuals can seek education and professional growth
• Collaborates with staff to develop goals for the program.

*Minimum Qualifications for Associate Teacher:*

• Child Development Site Supervisor Permit.
• Completion of a baccalaureate degree preferred.
• Knowledge of Title5/Title 22 Regulations.

*Essential Physical Functions (including classroom and outdoor environments)*

• Physically capable to respond in a timely manner to the children’s needs, emergencies and conflicts that may occur within a child care center environment.
• Able to lift and carry at least 30 lbs. (from floor to waist) in a repetitive manner.
• Physically capable to assist children when needed to ensure their safety in the play area
• Physically able to crouch, squat, sit and stand on the floor (up to 30 minutes), to relate to the children in their environment
• Able to handle commotion, high noise levels, and pressures of the Center on a daily basis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Since 1992, Creative Child Care, Inc. (CCCI) has been committed to providing exemplary child development programs through a comprehensive network of community support and collaboration.

Beginning with only 2 locations and 200 children, CCCI has expanded to meet the growing needs of San Joaquin County. We currently serve over 950 children in 16 locations and 11 family childcare homes.