Director of Child Development Program

Salary: See Position Description

Closing Date:

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) – In Person, CA

Description

PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: August 26, 2024OPEN UNTIL FILLED
All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date in order to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after this date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled. While this position primarily performs its duties on the Kentfield Campus, duties may be performed at the Indian Valley (Novato) Campus as well, so if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate.

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under general direction, ­­­­­plans, organizes and directs the overall operations and family-centered program/ laboratory school at the Child Study Center according to current federal, state and local regulations; collaborates with various local agencies around advocacy events and initiatives impacting the early child­hood education field in regards to best practices, quality improvement, benefits to children and families, and local/state/federal funding and legislation; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Director of Child Development Program is distinguished from other directors in that the incumbent is a classified administrator responsible for the overall leadership and operations of the Child Study Center and the Ethel Seiderman Institute for Excellence in Early Education.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

Based on Fall 2023 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment with Hispanic/Latinx (34% of enrollment), Asian (6%), Black/African American (3%), White (47%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. The high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by our faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2023, COM’s workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (13%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (53%), and Multi-racial (3%) employees.

College of Marin does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, family and medical care leave, military or veteran status, or prior record of arrest or conviction, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive order 11246 (as amended), the College of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Plans, organizes, directs, controls, integrates and evaluates the work of the Childhood Development Program with assigned employees, develops, implements and monitors long-term plans, goals and objectives focused on achieving the District’s mission and priorities; manages and directs the devel­opment, implementation and evaluation of plans, policies, systems and procedures to achieve program annual goals, objectives and work standards and fosters and supports a preschool environ­ment and culture that embraces an anti-bias approach to teaching and learning.
• Plans, directs and implements detailed program and curriculum plans in collaboration with teachers, including the design and implementation of engaging indoor and outdoor learning environments for preschool-age children that support all developmental domains; and curriculum based on inquiry, investigation and project-based learning, which is supported by documentation of children’s work.
• Participates with deans and other management staff in participatory governance consultations and collaborates with the Academic Senate and other faculty groups on a variety of institutional issues; provides guidance to and receives and presents recommendations from the Academic Senate and other representative organizations regarding the planning, implementation and review of academic programs, services, activities and related matters.
• Participates in the development of and monitors performance against the Child Development Program’s annual budget; administers the Center budget, including grants and other outside funding; develops fiscal projects and statistical reports; approves purchase requests for supplies and equipment; moni­tors revenue and fee collection; ensures the department’s grant funding and partnership-related fiscal matters are handled in accordance with District policies and regulations as well as appropriate state and federal laws and regulations including family eligibility and the completion and submission of monthly attendance reports, annual CDE reports and program review.
• Oversees the selection and management of CDP teachers, work study students and staff; establishes performance requirements, monitors performance, evaluates faculty in classroom settings, and provides coaching for performance improvement; may participate in grievance hearings and take disciplinary action, up to and including termina­tion, to address perform­ance deficiencies, in accor­dance with College human resources policies and labor contract agree­ments.
• Coordinates licensing activities of the Child Study Center in accordance with state and federal regula­tions; ensures compliance with state and federal laws, including Title 22, Title 5 and Title VII health, safety and educational code requirements; ensures and maintains adult/child ratios for classroom staff in according with Title 5 and Title 22 specifications; ensures the presence of high-quality adult/child interactions and positive guidance based on developmentally appropriate practices.
• Oversees CalWORKs Child Care funding and Child Development grants such as those providing for quality rating and improvement system (QRIS); researches, identifies and creates grant applications for QRIS and other funding opportunities for additional income sources for the Child Development Center; supports COM’s Director of Advancement in grant writing, preparing and submitting applica­tions and proposals for funding, and administering grants.
• Serves as COM point person for the Ethel Seiderman Institute for Excellence in Early Education on events planning and internal logistical coordinator; liaises with and collaborates with ECE faculty to plan events and professional learning programming; directs work of administrative assistant to support the Institute; communicates with the Advancement Office regarding Institute resources.
• Supervises the maintenance of a variety of records and files, including atten­dance records, parent eligibility files, employee files and student files describing the growth, attendance and special needs of children; develops, updates and maintains various informational materials, including parent handbook, brochures, flyers and applications.
• Conducts regular parent meetings and meets with individual parents as necessary; develops and implements parent education programs.
• Meets with Early Childhood Mental Health (ECMH) consultants to address the specific needs of children and families with special needs, including developmental delays and behavior issues; meets with families to discuss referrals of special needs assessments and goal setting, serves as a liaison between ECMH consultants, teachers and families; monitors children’s progress with the early inter­vention teams.
• Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Executive Leadership and other groups; represents the District and presents at community meetings and events and at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
• Fosters an environment that embraces equity-minded practices, integrity, trust and respect; supports, implements and promotes compliance with the District’s Diversity and Equal Employment Oppor­tunity Plans in all aspects of employment and education; increases cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, programs and services.

OTHER DUTIES
• Provides instruction to children in classrooms, when needed.
• Leads and participates in various District committees and advisory groups.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in in child development, early childhood education human development, or family consumer science with specialization in child development/early childhood education or a related field, and at least two years of experience as a director in a licensed childcare facility, or knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local codes, laws and regulations, including child development center licensing and applicable sections of Title 5 and Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience; and
• A demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff. Licenses and Certificates:
• A valid California Child Development Program Director Permit or be eligible to apply.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid CPR/First Aid Certification.

Desired Qualifications:
• A master’s degree from an accredited institution in child development, early childhood education human development, or family consumer science with specialization in child development, early childhood education or a related field.
• Experience as an academic administrator or in a faculty leadership role in a California Community College.
• A valid California driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s vehicle insurance program or the ability to travel to other District campuses and locations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
• Administrative principles and methods including goal setting and long-range planning, program devel­opment and implementation, delegation and employee supervision.
• Licensing guidelines, funding terms and conditions for operating a childcare and development program in California.
• Classroom management and instructional techniques.
• Philosophy, concepts methods, terminology and strategies for the development of preschool age children.
• Child psychology and development and the organization and coordination of childcare services at a community college.
• Principles and practices of early childhood education and development including the health and nutri­tional needs of young children.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records.
• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, health and safety regulations, applicable sections of the California Education Code, and other District, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to assigned program.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.

Skills and Abilities to:
• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the operations, programs and activities of the Child Study Center.
• Identify and assess developmental needs of preschool children.
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and implement recommendations in support of departmental goals and objectives.
• Communicate effectively, make presentations and represent the College in negotiations and dealings with children, families, volunteers, students and the community.
• Conduct research, interpret data and present reports, proposals and recommendations clearly, logic­ally and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Select, motivate and evaluate teachers, student teachers and staff and provide for their training and profes­sional development.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsi­bility.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, records, reports, studies and other written materials.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
• In accordance with federal law, all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance and Child Abuse Index Services clearances.
• California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
• https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=3100.&lawCode=GOV: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirm­ation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the http://www.marin.edu/police/EOP.html.
• Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqual­ified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATIONS DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.

• Cover Letter describing your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this job posting. (cover letter)
• Resume (resume)
• Transcript conferring Bachelor’s degree or showing whatever coursework you have completed and are using as the basis for your application as described in Requirement #1, above. (transcript)
• A copy of your California Child Development Program Director Permit (if applicable)
• STATEMENT: Please provide a response to the following prompt (one page maximum):College of Marin’s commitment to educational excellence is rooted in providing equitable opportunities and fostering success for all members of our diverse community. Practices and outcomes related to diversity and inclusion are vital measures of institutional excellence. What do you see as the most beneficial aspect(s) of diversity, equity, and inclusion to the College and to your work?
Applicants who also hold a Master’s degree are encouraged to attach a copy of their graduate transcript in addition to their undergraduate transcript. NOTE: Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, as long as they confer the degree; official transcripts would be required upon hire.

Supplemental & Salary Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to communicate with others in person, over the phone and electronically; move about the office and campus; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under intensive deadlines.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees work under typical classroom and office conditions subject to frequent public contact and interruption and to intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion.
• The employee may be required to travel to locations other than the assigned work site, and occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.

CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY
The Director of Child Development Program is a Classified Administrative position, in compliance with all applicable sections of the California Education Code and related statutes. Classified administrative employees are also members of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), to which the member contributes up to 8% their reportable compensation on a monthly basis.

SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: MGMT 3
Full Salary Range: $131,016 to $166,116 annually.
Starting Salary Range: $131,016 to $140,220 annually (Step 1 to Step 3). Background and experience will determine placement. Step 3 is the maximum entering step.

Please refer to the Management Salary Schedule on our Human Resources http://www.marin.edu/humanres/ for detailed information.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications must include the documents listed in the Required Documents section to be rendered complete; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Screening will begin after the priority screening date. Applicants selected to interview will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee; however, applicants will be notified of their status, either way, following the screening. Candidates forwarded by the committee following the first interview may be invited for a second interview. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel to interviews at this time.

HEALTH, WELFARE and FRINGE BENEFITS
Marin Community College District (MCCD) offers a generous suite of health, welfare, and fringe benefits for benefit-eligible full-time Classified Administrators, including:

• Medical Insurance: The District offers six plan options through Kaiser and Blue Shield. Effective 10/01/2024, the District’s contributions for medical insurance coverage are as follows:
• Employee-only: $1,600/month
• Employee plus one dependent: $2,300/month
• Employee plus two or more dependents: $2,800/month

• Dental Insurance: Delta Dental coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).
• Vision Insurance: VSP coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).
• Sick Leave: Accrues on an annual rate of 10 days per year; possible additional sick leave is accruable for work assigned during intersession.
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalPERS): MCCD contributes 27.05% of employee’s creditable earnings to CalPERS on a monthly basis (2024/2025). Vested after five (5) years. Mandatory employee contribution for 2024/2025 is 7% – 8%, depending on original date of membership and prior membership status.
• Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans: Additional tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings plans are also offered.
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance: $50,000 (premium paid by MCCD)
• Voluntary Life Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)
• Long-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)
• Short-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)
• Voluntary AD&D Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)
• Other Employee-Paid Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); pet insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Benefits Available through Selected Medical Plan (no cost to employee):
KEY: ALL = All members eligible; BS = Blue Shield members eligible; KA = Kaiser members eligible
• 24/7 Helpline through the Employee Assistance Program (ALL)
• Expert Medical Opinions through Teladoc (ALL)
• 24/7 Physician Access through MD Live (BS)
• Generic Medications through Costco (BS)
• Enhanced Cancer Benefit through Contigo Health (BS)
• Hip, Knee, and Spine Surgical Benefit through Carrum Health (BS)
• Personal Health Coaching through Vida Health (BS)
• Physical Therapy for Back and Joint Pain (BS)
• Discounts for Gym memberships, Hearing Aids and LASIK Eye Surgery (BS)
• ClassPass: Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with fitness industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for employees to exercise from the comfort of their homes (KA).

To apply: https://apptrkr.com/5477765