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  • Director, Child Development Center
    School of Education & Psychology
    Alcorn State University

    Job Summary


    The incumbent is responsible for the overall management and operation of the center, ensuring
    a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children, staff, and families. Under the general supervision of the Dean, the incumbent supervises, plans, and teaches young children while furthering the student training and research needs of the CDLC.

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities


    Knowledge of theories, practices, and current trends in the field of Early Childhood Education
    Knowledge of Mississippi Regulations Governing Licensing for Child Care Facilities
    Knowledge of Early Childhood Education State and National Standards
    Knowledge of Accreditation requirements established by the National Association for the Education
    of Young Children; Mississippi laws regarding Mandated reporting; Americans with Disabilities Act
    Knowledge of practical and ethical business practices
    Knowledge of childcare needs in a diverse community
    Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and interpersonal
    Strong mentoring skills
    Strong personnel management skills
    Strong organizational and time management skills
    Emotional maturity
    Demonstration of patience, compassion, attitude, and disposition toward working with children and their families
    Creativity and innovation
    Ability to demonstrate flexibility in receiving assignments or adapting to program changes
    Ability to work well with colleagues and foster an environment conducive to teamwork and children’s high level of learning

    Essential Job Functions



    • Provides leadership, organization, and coordination of thee on-campus childcare services

    • Adheres and establishes relationships with childcare licensing and accrediting agencies; ensures all program offerings comply with local, state, and federal regulations

    • Oversees the development and implementation of developmentally appropriate educational objectives and instructional programs, procedures, including social emotional, cognitive and physical services to all children enrolled at the center

    • In collaboration with faculty and staff, plans, evaluates, and supervises enrollment activities, teaching, and parent programs

    • Develops [proposals and plans for th eCDLC’s instructional, facilities, and budgetary needs

    • Develops and administers the annual budget

    • Leads, develops, and coordinated public relations, public information and marketing activities for the center

    • Represents and advocates for the CDLC at the University and District levels; participate in local, regional, and national activities, initiatives, and committees

    • Structures and maintains a safe, healthy teaching, and working environments

    • Reports and investigates accidents and maintain necessary documentation

    • Coordinates fundraising efforts for the CDLC; prepares grant applications: ensure compliance with funding sources

    • Plans schedules and staff meetings

    • Maintains accurate records and documentation of all CDLC activities

    • Collects and analyzes data to improve program quality

    • Hires, supervises, directs, and evaluates the teaching and classified staff

    • Develops and implements staff training to keep staff appraised of policies and procedures


    Qualifications


    Master’s degree or higher in early childhood education or related discipline
    Three (3) years’ teaching experience in a childcare environment and supervision

    Licensing and Certifications


    Hold valid Mississippi Teacher License with Endorsement in PreK-6th
    Eligible for Child Development director Permit
    First Aid/CPR (may be obtained after employment)

 


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