Director of Child Development Center - University of the District of Columbia

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Director of Child Development Center

Summary

Title:	Director of Child Development Center
ID:	921
Department:	All Departments
Location:	All Locations

Description

Administrative Staff (Non-union) Listing
	Number of Vacancies: 1 Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/301/6 Salary Range: $71,032.92 - $75,823.45 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Location: Various Locations Brief Description of Duties Enhance to growth and development of all children, including those with disabilities; Strengthen families as the primary nurturers of their children; Provide children with educational, health, and nutrition services; Link children and families to community services when appropriate; and Engages parents in supporting their child’s social-emotional and academic growth and development. Supervises the record keeping that is required by governmental and University policy, such as: Personnel evaluations; Records of children’s attendance and progress; Records of referrals to and from other community agencies; and Requisitions and inventories. Maintains Center’s compliance with OSSE Performance Standards: Early child development and health services Family and community partnerships Facility design and management Maintains records for subsidy and non-subsidy children Adheres to quality program standards as required to maintain and renew NAEYC accreditation Maintains Center’s compliance with District of Columbia’s MR29 Public Welfare Chapter 3 Child Development Facilities, including: Staff requirements Group size and adult-child ratios Program requirements Nutrition Health and safety requirements Record keeping requirements Required Qualifications Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. A minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience at the Pre-K level and at least one year experience as a center director. Information to Applicant Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit. Employment Benefits Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF). Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action. Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application. Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace. Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation. Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required. Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only. Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380. The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.

Administrative Staff (Non-union) Listing

Number of Vacancies: 1

Position Status: Full-Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/301/6

Salary Range: $71,032.92 - $75,823.45

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: Various Locations

Brief Description of Duties

Enhance to growth and development of all children, including those with disabilities;
Strengthen families as the primary nurturers of their children;
Provide children with educational, health, and nutrition services;
Link children and families to community services when appropriate; and
Engages parents in supporting their child’s social-emotional and academic growth and development.

Supervises the record keeping that is required by governmental and University policy, such as:

Personnel evaluations;
Records of children’s attendance and progress;
Records of referrals to and from other community agencies; and
Requisitions and inventories.

Maintains Center’s compliance with OSSE Performance Standards:

Early child development and health services
Family and community partnerships
Facility design and management
Maintains records for subsidy and non-subsidy children
Adheres to quality program standards as required to maintain and renew NAEYC accreditation

Maintains Center’s compliance with District of Columbia’s MR29 Public Welfare Chapter 3 Child Development Facilities, including:
Staff requirements
Group size and adult-child ratios
Program requirements
Nutrition
Health and safety requirements
Record keeping requirements

Required Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
A minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience at the Pre-K level and at least one year experience as a center director.
Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits
Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources Only.

Contact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: http://www.udc.edu/equal opportunity/.

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