Assistant Center Director
Company: MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)
Location: Vista
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
- Location: - - North Campus Training Center - Vista, CA -
Salary - $63,000 - $65,000 - 52 WeeksOUR STORYSince 1965, MAAC has
been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals
through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC
employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to
thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core
focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing,
Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide
variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest
nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Learn more
about the great things happening with MAAC at -Under direct
supervision, Assistant Center Directors assist in planning,
implementing and providing day-to-day supervision of the
educational programs and operations of an assigned Head Start/Early
Head Start center, typically with two or more classrooms/program
options. Responsibilities include - providing children with a safe,
nurturing, engaging and secure learning environment that gives them
the awareness, skills and confidence to succeed in their present
environment and in later school life; ensuring delivery of Head
Start and community support services to families; for compliance
with all applicable policies, procedures, service area plans and
state licensing requirements, including those applicable to health,
safety and fire regulations; accountable for the timely completion,
reporting and the preparation and maintenance of up-to-date
children's files. - Duties and responsibilities are carried out
with considerable independence within the framework of established
policies, procedures and guide -lines.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESExamples of the essential and core duties of this
position included in this announcement are not necessarily a full
description of this position. - Management is not precluded from
assigning other related functions not listed herein, if such
assignments are reasonably related to the overall duties of this
position.
Assists the Center Director with:
organizing, and overseeing the programs, program personnel and
activities of an assigned center; works with assigned teaching and
family service staff and develops, implements and monitors service
area and center work plans to achieve assigned goals, objectives
and educational outcomes; contributes to development of and
monitoring of performance against the available resources;
participates in developing, implementing and evaluating work
programs, plans, processes, systems and procedures to achieve MAAC
and Head Start goals, objectives and performance measures
consistent with division quality and service expectations. -
-Assists the Center Director with: - monitoring staff performance
and providing coaching for performance improvement and development;
subject to management concurrence, to address performance
deficiencies, in accordance with MAAC's Human Resources policies
and procedures, applicable Head Start regulations and labor
contract provisions. -
Provides day-to-day leadership to
ensure a high performance, child- and family-centered environment
which supports achieving Head Start educational objectives and
family service expectations; provides leadership and participates
in programs and activities that promote effective parent
involvement and a positive employee relations environment.Assists
the Center Director with: overseeing the day-to-day operations of
assigned - program options; ensures centers are properly staffed in
conformance with licensing requirements and adjusts staffing as
required; responds to telephone calls and parent visits regarding a
wide variety of child and family issues; communicates center
activities and program master calendar to staff and parents;
ensures cooperative working relationships between staff, parents,
volunteers, community partners, specialists and consultants;
resolves food service and transportation issues and special needs
with applicable managers; coordinates the delivery of meal
services, including receiving food, required paperwork, meal
production records, food order, inventory, assigning duties to
Program/Kitchen Aides.. Assists the Center Director with:
inspecting and monitoring center operations to ensure compliance
with Head Start Performance Standards, state licensing requirements
and health, safety and fire regulations; adjusts staffing to ensure
conformance to applicable licensing requirements; performs mandated
inspections of classroom and playground facilities and takes
necessary corrective action to ensure that housekeeping/cleanliness
standards and permit/license requirements are met.Assist the Center
Director with: overseeing and participating in implementation of
daily lesson plans and activities, ensuring they are age
appropriate, individualized and culturally sensitive; observes
teachers in the classroom and provides feedback; mentors and
coaches staff in planning appropriate curriculum and activities;
provides technical and problem solving assistance to teachers and
other staff; trains staff on curriculum changes and DRDP
procedures; monitors to ensure timely completion of child
observations and assessments; ensures Individual Education Plans
are being implemented.Promotes parent involvement in center
activities; and assists with; planning and conducting parent
education/training meetings; oversees the activities of assigned
parent trainees.Assists the Center Director to ensure the
maintenance of up-to-date, accurate center and children's files;
reviews daily and monthly teacher reports; compiles and submits
end-of-the-month reporting for each assigned program option, -
classroom status, meal count, volunteer time, in-kind donation,
transportation, field trip and other reports required by funding
agencies.Fills in for other center staff as required; substitutes
in the classroom; portions and prepares children's meals; serves as
bus aide when required; participates with other staff on field
trips.Attends staff and program planning meetings; participates in
mandatory training sessions.Builds community relationships;
participates in recruitment and enrollment activities as
requiredMaintains an inventory and orders materials and supplies
for center operationPerforms other related duties as
assigned.QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLSKnowledge of:
Principles and methods of
instruction, care and supervision of infants, toddlers and
pre-school children.Concepts of child development and child
behavior patterns of infants, toddlers and pre-school children.Home
based services and program option requirements. Parents as Teachers
curriculum. Social Services resources and family crisis
intervention techniques.Policies and procedures, Head Start
Performance Standards and relevant federal, state and local
regulations applicable to the operations of a Head Start/EHS
center.Health and safety regulations and requirements for
maintaining Head Start/EHS centers and grounds in a safe, clean and
orderly condition.Federal, state and local laws, regulations and
court decisions applicable to assigned areas of
responsibility.Administrative procedures and forms applicable to
the operations of a Head Start/EHS center.Principles and practices
of sound business communication; correct English usage, including
spelling, grammar and punctuation.Computer hardware, standard
business software and database management software such as
ChildPlus.Principles and practices of effective supervision.Human
resources policies and procedures, applicable Head Start
regulations and the application of labor contract
provisions.Ability to:
Ensure Head Start, Early Head Start
Performance Standards, State Preschool and any other programmatic
regulations are met and compliance with all applicable regulations
is maintained at all times.Develop and implement developmentally
appropriate curriculum, lesson plans and instructional strategies
to meet the needs of infants, toddlers and preschool-aged
children.Create and maintain a safe learning environment.Observe
and document child development, behavior and health.Plan, organize,
and develop work schedules.Operate a computer using standard
business software.Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive
documentation, reports and other written materials.Organize, set
priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of
responsibility.Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in
writing.Maintain sensitive and confidential information.Exercise
tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues and
situations.Establish and maintain effective working relationships
with center staff, parents, children, other division managers, the
community and others encountered in the course of
work.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATION
- Associates degree in child development or early child
development, or closely related field required, Bachelor's degree
preferred; -which includes 24 semester units in child development,
including twelve (12) CORE semester units [Child Development,
Child, Family and Community and six (6) units in curriculum], -3
units in Infant/Toddler coursework, 3 units in administration or
staff relations.
- A minimum of -four years of progressively responsible teaching
experience in a Head Start or child development program, at least
one of which was in a lead or supervisory capacity; or an
equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A current California Child Development Permit at the Master
Teacher or Site Supervisor level is required.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) speaking, reading and writing
preferredValid CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers Certifications
must be obtained within first two months (2) of employment and
maintained throughout employment (paid, designated training
available through MAAC). In the event employees do not attend the
scheduled training, they must obtain the cards through outside
resources and costs will not be reimbursed. The certifications must
be obtained and maintained within prescribed timelines. - -
-VALUE-BASED BEHAVIORSListens attentively to others. Asks
clarifying questions to gain a better understanding of the other
person's views and underlying assumptions
Works effectively in a team environment and actively participates
in joint problem solving; willingly cooperates with co-workers
Identifies and takes advantage of opportunities for personal and
professional development
Attends work consistently and punctually. Arrives to meetings
prepared and on time; honors work commitments; follows through on
what was agreed upon; meets deadlines
Honors the private and confidential matters of co-workers. Protects
the proprietary information of MAAC systems
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to
implementing changes
Deals with issues directly, in a respectful and timely manner.
Focuses on resolving the issue while not criticizing the person.
Follows rules, regulations, and policies; positively contributes to
implementing changesHEALTH STATUSMust have a physical examination,
TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by
MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza*, pertussis and
measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the
first day of employment.PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe physical and
mental demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this
class, an employee is regularly required to stand, walk and sit,
talk or hear both in person and by telephone, uses hands to finger,
handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms. An
employee also is regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch
or crawl, climb or balance and lift up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to
adjust focus.Mental DemandsWhile performing the duties of this
class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral
communication skills; read and interpret information; analyze and
solve problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use
basic math; learn and apply new information or skills; work under
intensive deadlines and interact with MAAC management,
administrators, staff, teachers, parents, family members, children
and others encountered in the course of work.BACKGROUND
CLEARANCEAll positions are subject to a background/education check,
DMV check, NSOR, exclusion and debarment checks prior to hire and
periodically throughout employment as required by various funding
sources.Note: California Start law requires background criminal
checks on anyone who works in a licensed childcare facility who is
not a client. Must have or obtain a current criminal background
check clearance, signed criminal record statement, and signed
Acknowledgement to Report Child Abuse form prior to the first day
of employment.TRANSPORTATIONMust have and maintain a valid
California Driver's License, daily use of a personal, insured
vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record
acceptable to MAAC's insurance carrier. Incumbents will be enrolled
in the California DMV Pull Program.Powered by JazzHR
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