Looking for Child Development Center Manager in Emeryville, CA

Job title: Child Development Center Manager

Company: City of Emeryville

Job description: Description



THE CITY OF EMERYVILLE/MANAGEMENT OF EMERYVILLE SERVICES AUTHORITY (MESA)

INVITES CANDIDATES TO APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER MANAGER

Salary Range from $7,522 - $10,151 monthly; $90,264 - $121,812 annually



About Emeryville

Emeryville is located at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. The City is centrally located and accessible, at the east end of the Bay Bridge and bounded by Interstate freeways 80, 880, and 580. Its central location is the gateway to an extensive region that includes all major northern California cities, businesses, and universities. The City is proud of its reputation as a leader in community development, cutting edge programs, and progressive approaches to organizational issues. Emeryville has evolved from an industrial environment to a retail/technology-based community and is known as a center of art and innovation.



The city and school district share a magnificent state-of-the-art school and community center complex.



About the Department and Position

The Community Services Department is comprised of three divisions: Community Services Administration, Youth and Adult Services, and the Child Development Center. As a department, we take pride in the quality and variety of services we provide to the community and seek individuals who can contribute.



Under the direction of the Community Services Director, provides operational and administrative leadership and program development for the Center. Responsible for ensuring overall operation and fiscal efficiency of a quality program and ensures the applicable certification and training of teaching staff, and performs related work as assigned.



Examples of Duties



The duties below are illustrative only.



Serves as a liaison between the City of Emeryville, parents of the program, and other public and private agencies.



Responsible for public relations and recruitment of children into the program, notifies parents when their child is accepted or is terminated according to the State guidelines and procedures.



Responsible for the development and administration of Center admission processes, the development of fee structures, and ensuring compliance with general licensing requirements for child development centers.



Provides managerial oversight into the age-appropriate assignment of children to classroom and programs (i.e., swimming, field trips, meetings, etc.).



Counsels parents regarding health, education and behavioral problems; and makes referrals of the more difficult cases to community services.



Prepares and/or provides oversight in the preparation of all State fiscal reports.



Responsible for supervising, training, and evaluation of staff in accordance with departmental and city-wide procedures.



Works closely with department management team in the development and delivery of a comprehensive community services program, ensuring adequate coordination and transition between participants across program areas.



Oversees the coordination and implementation of all program components, through staff meetings, developing performance goals and objectives, and effective leadership.



Plans, develops, and monitors the Center's budget, revenue collection and tracking protocols and reporting in conjunction with the Community Services Director and Finance Department.



Selects, trains, motivates, and evaluates assigned staff; provides or coordinates staff training; works with assigned employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.



Ensures center meets all California Department of Education requirements.



Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for this position will understand emergent curriculum and the tenets of child development, have love for early childhood education and the importance of the role, be familiar with Reggio Emilia and that style of teaching and practice, and be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the center.



Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of principles of management and organization; principles and practices of public administration including the management of diverse facilities and programs, such as a community center for children; current theories, principles, and practices common to public administration; computer applications and data management systems for community services program delivery; and federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertinent to the management and operation of community services programs and facilities; resource development and grant writing; legislative appropriations, donations, sponsorships, and in-kind services for programs; monitoring and evaluating programs and reporting outcomes both qualitatively and quantitatively; and the political acumen to develop and maintain community relationships, build partnerships, and advocate for the Division and Department.



Ability to plan, organize, and implement programs and activities in the community services field; ?multitask? to handle competing priorities and demands; stimulate creativity and execute change as needed; analyze, formulate, and implement departmental budget; work effectively and cooperatively with a variety of city/community programs; successfully supervise the work of others; effectively evaluate needs for the City; ability to communicate clearly in written and oral forms; to administer contracts and work with advisory boards and community groups; provide leadership and direction to the staff in a changing fiscal and service climate; maintain effective interpersonal relationships with various City departments and functions; communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; formulate and recommend Divisional policies and procedures, set priorities and objectives which foster human development, health and wellness, cultural unity, safety and security, and enhance community identity; operate assigned equipment; make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions; engage in strategic thinking to analyze and evaluate the present and future needs for recreation and community service programs and facilities.



Minimum Qualifications



Education

Bachelor's degree in recreation, public administration, social services, education, or a related field. A Master's degree is highly desirable.



Experience

Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in the field of child development, with at least three (3) years at a supervisory and administrative level.



Licenses and Certifications

Possession of a valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties. The position may be required to possess experience and education required by the State of California to meet licensing requirements of a child development center.



Supplemental Information



Benefits

This position receives all CAMP benefits.



To Apply

Applicants must complete a MESA application online (paper applications will not be accepted) by Monday, August 21, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.



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Screening Process

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Please do not call to confirm receipt of your application or to check your application status. Applicant's whose backgrounds most closely match the requirements of the position may be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process.



The information contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.



Equal Opportunity Employer/Reasonable Accommodation

The City/MESA is an equal opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity.



Reasonable accommodations will be made for applicants who need special accommodations to participate in the recruitment process. Qualified individuals may receive a reasonable accommodation, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act, during any phase of the recruitment process. If an accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 596-4392 as soon as knowledge of a need for an accommodation is known.

Expected salary: $90264 - 121812 per year

Location: Emeryville, CA

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