Children's Center Supervisor
Cuesta College
Salary: $77,676.00 - $85,632.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: FY2425-00038
Location: North County Campus, CA
Department: Instruction
Closing: 9/8/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Job Description Summary
This position will primarily support the North County Campus in Paso Robles with occasional work on the San Luis Obispo campus.
DEFINITION
Under the direction of the Director, plan, organize and manages operations of the Children's Center at the North County Campus.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Children's Center Supervisor is distinguished by the requirement to serve as the site supervisor for the North County campus, maintain staff-child ratios and staffing to meet state licensing requirements, assists with the enrollment process for children and families, supervises staff, children, and students enrolled at the assigned site.
Incumbents in this position support student learning outcomes and institutional effectiveness by maintaining a quality lab program for the Child Development and Family Studies department, by assisting in the oversite and support of quality program services for children and families, and by ensuring compliance with State licensing requirements.
ABOUT THE COLLEGE
Where You Will Work
Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.
Who We Are
Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.
Additional information about the college can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
The college planning documents can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at
https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/benefits-insurance/index.html
Essential Functions & Qualifications
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversite of the assigned Children's Center site;
• Plan, organize, manage, integrate and evaluate the work of staff;
• Participate in developing program philosophy, goals and objectives in collaboration with faculty and staff;
• Monitor compliance and coordinate implementation of all licensing regulations (Title XXII) pertaining to daily operational needs of the Center;
• Recommend and assist with budget management;
• Assist with record keeping and reporting;
• Assist in the written assessment and evaluation of children's growth and development;
• Facilitate positive interpersonal relations with parents by participating in parent conferences as needed or requested, daily parent communication, and parent meetings;
• Follow procedures for child abuse reporting as required by law;
• Assist with the recruitment of staff, process monthly time cards and leaves;
• Maintain health and safety standards including nutritional programs, universal health precautions, emergency procedures, and facility and equipment safety for children, parents, staff and students;
• Advise and assist site staff in the resolution of work-related problems;
• Assist laboratory students in their assignments;
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students;
• Maintain files for children attending the Center and for licensing purposes;
• Collaborate with Director on children's center policies;
• Enroll children, conduct parent tours and orientations, and maintain waitlists; and
• Perform other related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience Required:
A minimum of two years' experience working in an early childhood or children's program learning environment serving children under five years of age.
Experience Preferred:
One year of Site Supervisor status experience.
Education Required:
(2 options) - Individuals must satisfy all the requirements listed in one of the following options:
(1) An Associate's degree from an accredited institution with twenty-four (24) semester units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development including the following core courses of child/human growth and development; child, family, and community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum; AND completion of six (6) additional semester units of course work in the administration and supervision of childcare and development programs; AND completion of two (2) semester units of adult supervision course work; AND an additional two (2) years' experience.
OR
(2) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with twenty-four (24) semester units of Early Childhood Education/Child Development including the following core courses of child/human growth and development; child, family, and community or child and family relations; and programs/curriculum; AND completion of six (6) additional semester units of course work in the administration and supervision of childcare and development programs; AND completion of two (2) semester units of adult supervision course work.
Knowledge of:
• Child development, health, and nutritional guidelines and theories of child guidance;
• Family relationships;
• How to communicate effectively with preschool age children and their parents;
• Methods of record keeping and reporting;
• Health and safety regulations;
• Both program specific and District operational policies and procedures;
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct English usage: grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation;
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software; and
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students. "Meaningful consideration" means that candidates shall be required to demonstrate sensitivity to diversity in ways relevant to the specific position.
Physical ability to:
• See for the purpose of reading regulations, laws and codes, rules and policies, and other printed matter;
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels;
• Speak so that others will be able to understand a normal in-person and telephone conversation;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time both indoors and outdoors;
• Lift and/or carry 50 pounds;
• Bend and twist, push and pull, stoop, kneel;
• Reach in all directions;
• Sit on floor and/or at small tables and chairs; and
• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.
License and Certificates (current or eligible for):
Required
• Eligible for the California Child Development Site Supervisor Permit;
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications;
• Up to date immunization records including MMR and DTP;
• Valid driver's license and eligible to obtain California driver's license upon hire.
Additional Information
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY
Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.
• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• Reference List (see further instructions below);
• Unofficial transcripts;
• Diversity statement (see further instructions below).
Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.
In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.
Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.
Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
SALARY SCHEDULE
Below is the full salary schedule range for this position, steps A through E. Per Cuesta College's bargaining agreement, new employees are placed at Steps A through C, which is the anticipated hiring range also listed below. The bargaining agreement also includes step and longevity increases. For a full salary schedule, please see our website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/salary_schedules.html
• Salary Schedule Range: $6,473 - $7,868 per month.
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,473 - $7,136 per month.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.
San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.
In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/publicsafety/clery_act
Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html
Interview Process Information
Selected applicants will be invited to attend an in-person interview on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.
Second interviews will be held via Zoom on Friday, October 4, 2024.
To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/5514203
The San Luis Obispo County Community College District promotes inclusiveness, prohibits discrimination, and encourages all qualified persons to apply. As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Cuesta College actively seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds to assist students, staff, and faculty. For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) assistance with the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office: (805) 546-3129.
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