Program Director, Early Childhood Development Laboratory School

Chabot College is committed to educational equity in its academic programs and college services so that students may achieve their personal, educational, and career goals. Our equity work today builds upon a strong history: the Puente and Umoja programs were first created at Chabot College, and have since been replicated across the state. These programs have paved the way for a series of additional educational and student support programs intentionally focused on equity that thrive at Chabot College today. Chabot College is located in Hayward, California, the third most diverse city in the United States. We serve a highly diverse student population and are proud to be designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Information about the demographics of our campus community can be found here.

Serving our diverse community requires a culturally-responsive approach that recognizes the myriad strengths and assets that our students bring to the campus community. We do so by promoting a classroom and co-curricular learning environment that is inclusive, collaborative, engaging, and challenging, and where respect, dignity, and integrity are core values. We see students as producers of knowledge, not just consumers of knowledge. We work to reframe inequities as a problem of practice, and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and institutional responsibility.

We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:

1. Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference

2. Demonstrate cultural humility and an ongoing desire to improve cultural competence

3. Are dedicated to addressing issues of social justice

4. Accept their shared role and responsibility in addressing opportunity and achievement gaps experienced by students

5. Have experience and success in closing student equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices, or are knowledgeable and enthusiastic about implementing practices that achieve these goals

6. Actively seek to identify, disrupt, and remove institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities

7. Empower the underrepresented and underserved

8. Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders

9. Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination

The Chabot-Las Positas Community College District is seeking a Program Director, Early Childhood Development Laboratory School for Chabot College in Hayward, California.

This position is responsible for the administration and supervision of the Chabot College ECD Laboratory School. Under general direction of the Dean of Social Sciences, the employee schedules staff, monitors enrollment through various funding sources, coordinates with Early Childhood Development (ECD) faculty in curriculum development, and establishes and maintains lines of communication between families, instructors, students and classroom teaching staff.

PURPOSE OF CLASS
To administer and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Chabot College ECD Lab School.

APPOINTMENT
The Program Director, ECD Lab School shall be elected by the Board of Trustees upon the nomination of the College President and the District Chancellor.

This is a grant/categorically funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon available funding on a year to year basis.

1. Assumes responsibility for the daily administration and supervision of the Chabot College ECD Lab School;

2. Oversees adherence to policies and procedures set by Community Care Licensing, State Department of Education, and Federal Grantees as well as Chabot-Las Positas Community College District including those related to child enrollment;

3. Establishes program philosophy in collaboration with ECD faculty and sets operational goals and vision for implementation with classroom teachers; assumes responsibility for the demonstration of developmentally appropriate practices based on current child development information and research;

4. Collaborates with ECD faculty in curriculum development which includes the alignment of theory and practice, instructor assignments, class offerings,

5. Works with the ECD Department regarding activities appropriate for the ECD Lab School children, staff, families, and college student population;

6. Oversees and participates in the development and administration of the ECD Lab School annual budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments;

7. Researches, identifies, and creates grant applications for potential resources of additional income for the ECD Lab School; seeks funding sources to provide specified contracted services to eligible children and families;

8. Participates in hiring; supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned ECD Lab School staff; conducts regular staff meetings; assists in assigning students to individual classrooms for appropriate lab experience;

9. Conducts program reviews; evaluates the program yearly, maintains best practices;

10. Coordinates the parent and student enrollment, orientation and participation within the Center;

11. Provides responsible staff assistance to the assigned Dean, Social Sciences; in conducting a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommends modifications to ECD Lab School programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate;

12. Coordinates services and activities with other departments as well as outside agencies; attend meetings with other community agencies; establishes and maintains lines of communication between families, instructors, students and classroom teaching staff;

13. Serves as the liaison for the ECD Lab School with other departments, divisions, and outside agencies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues;

14. Represents the College and the ECD Lab School in meetings both on campus and off campus concerning funding, licensing, and general understanding of the changes in the programs;

15. Responsible to Community Care Licensing to follow all regulations and guidelines concerning Laboratory licenses;

16. Maintains an early childhood resource library;

17. Actively involved in professional early care and education organizations and community agencies;

18. Performs other related duties as assigned.

NOTE: This class specification is not necessarily all-inclusive in terms of the duties and responsibilities.

Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in child development, early childhood education, human development or a related field including 24 Child Development units, 6 Early Childhood Program Administration units, and 2 adult supervision units AND two years of increasingly responsible experience teaching young children and two years of experience supervising adults as a head teacher, site supervisor, co-op director, or in a related position OR equivalent combination of education and experience which indicates the possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully accomplish the work.

License or Certificate:

1. Possession of, or ability to qualify for, a Title V Site Supervisor or Program Director permit.
2. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/First Aid Certification.
3. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class 3 (autos and light trucks) California Driver’s License.

Knowledge of:
1. Operational characteristics, services and activities of a child development center and the principles and practices used in the administration of such a center;
2. Theories and principles of early childhood growth and development;
3. Early childhood teacher training principles and practices;
4. Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation;
5. Principles and practices of grant writing, program development, implementation and administration;
6. Procedures, methods and techniques of budget preparation and control;
7. Methods and techniques of research, analysis, and report preparation;
8. Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting;
9. Pertinent Federal, State, local codes, laws, and regulations;
10. Licensing guidelines and funding terms and conditions for operation of child care and development programs in California;
11. Classroom management and instructional techniques;
12. Nutrition, health and safety needs of children;
13. Philosophy, concepts, methods, terminology and techniques for enhancing the development of infant, toddler and preschool age children.

Ability to:
1. Oversee and participate in the management of a comprehensive child development center;
2. Implement program policies and curriculum activities;
3. Identify and assess developmental needs of preschool age children, and be sensitive to children and families from diverse backgrounds;
4. Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives, and procedures for assigned areas;
5. Interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, laws, regulations and administrative policies and procedures;
6. Adhere to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) professional code of ethics and models this philosophy for all children, staff, and parents;
7. Maintain current knowledge of trends and research in early childhood education;
8. Communicate with and resolve issues from staff, parents, students, and others;
9. Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques;
10. Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals;
11. Prepare and administer grants and budgets; write proposals for grants; prepare reports required by grants;
12. Organize and coordinate projects and prioritize activities to meet established deadlines;
13. Supervise, direct, train and evaluate the work of assigned staff;
14. Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports;
15. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;
16. Perform responsible administrative support duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative;
17. Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
18. Demonstrate a sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to deal in an effective, tactful manner with the campus population and program participants. Good written and verbal communication skills as well as congenial personality to facilitate dealing with employees, program participants, and the public in general; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Self-motivated and assertive individual.

1. A Master’s Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Human Development.

2. Experience teaching in a community college setting.

3. Minimum three years of management experience in a child care environment adhering to NAEYC standards, including program development and supervision.

4. Experience in operational characteristics, services and activities of a campus-based Early Childhood Laboratory School

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Work in a sitting position for extended periods of time; function with sufficient static strength, extent flexibility and manual dexterity at the level required to perform the representative duties.

The Board of Trustees has implemented a vaccine mandate for all employees. Accordingly, finalist(s) must comply with the vaccine mandate prior to being forwarded to the Board of Trustees for approval. See vaccine mandate information at http://districtazure.clpccd.org/policies/files/docs/BP7330.pdf.

For the required “Other Document” please upload copies of required licenses/certificates OR a statement about the ability to obtain.