COLLIN COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Assistant Campus Director Child Development

DIVISION: Provost

DEPARTMENT: Child Development

SECURITY SENSITIVE: Yes

JOB TITLE CODE: 0479

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

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FUNCTION: To assist with the design, implementation and evaluation of a developmentally appropriate program for young children through daily administration of the Child Development Center as a service provider and laboratory site for CD faculty and students. Ensure the safety and well-being of children and staff at all times. Direct all activities of the Center in the Director’s absence.

REPORTS TO: Campus Director CDV

SUPERVISES: In the director’s absence, could supervise all staff.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions

1) Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations, including DPRS licensing, NAEYC accreditation.

2) Assist faculty in designing, implementing and evaluating appropriate lab components to supplement classroom learning.

3) Serve as liaison between CD students and faculty, ensuring documented compliance with Child Development Center policies and curriculum goals.

4) Assist students with practical application of course work.

5) At times required to substitute for any position needed in the center, including teacher’s or director’s.

6) Utilize positive cognitive, visual and perception skills in determining the location and needs of children.

7) Interface with other CCCC departments to provide awareness and services.

8) Maintain active system of parent-center relationships through daily greetings at arrival and departure, phone conversations and written communication.

9) Maintain system of receipts and billing for all financial transactions.

10) Has knowledge of and understanding of the various forms used and the distribution and filing procedures of each.

11) Ability to maintain system of filing children’s, student’s and staff’s records to maintain compliance of state and lab school policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices with children through 12 years of age.

Knowledge of growth and development of children through 12 years of age.

Knowledge of effective written communication to include memos and letters that relay needs, position, intent, etc.

Knowledge of signs and symptoms of child abuse.

Ability to effectively communicate with families, co-workers, children, community organizations, volunteers and other CCCC departments.

Ability to learn word processing, spreadsheet and database software.

Ability to organize and maintain records.

Skill to perform teaching responsibilities with children as needed.

Skill to provide positive guidance with children through 12 years of age.

Skill to provide routine health checks.

Skill to effectively plan work activities, schedules, priorities, and utilization of resources.

Ability to perform all the essential functions of this position.

Education and Experience:

Education: Associates Degree in Child Development with a major in

Administration preferred.

Experience: Two (2) years as a teacher/caregiver of young children; one year

with administrative and/or supervisory experience. Must be at least 18 years of age.

Or

(Certification in the Administration of Child Development Centers

and three years as a teacher/caregiver, to include one year with

administrative and/or supervisory experience. Must be at least 18

years of age.)

Or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses/Certificates:

Required to participate in at least twenty clock hours of training pertaining to understanding children and improving job performance on a yearly basis.

Current certification (or willing to take course during probationary period in First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for infants and children.

Must provide proof of satisfactory TB test within one week of employment, or be willing to have test done.

NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The President and/or designee has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Employees of CCCCD are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate in maintaining standards required for accreditation; to participate in college task forces, activities, meetings, committees and councils; to interact and work cooperatively in order to assist students, staff, faculty and the community in the accomplishment of various goals; to represent one’s self and the college in a positive, professional manner consistent with the core values which include a passion for learning, service and involvement, creativity and innovation, academic excellence, dignity and respect, and integrity; and to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure.

Employees are expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to provide assistance to students, staff, faculty and the general public in a timely and courteous manner. Employees are also expected to perform other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor and to contribute to the team efforts of the department and to assist the college in achieving its strategic goals.

Employees must abide by all laws, college policies and guidelines.

Collin County Community College District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or veteran status.