SCCCD International Education · 14 hours ago
Instructor/Coordinator, Child Development Center (Full-Time, Tenure-Track) Fresno City College
College City, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$71K/yr - $109K/yrFresno City College is a historic institution committed to academic excellence and diversity, equity, and inclusion among its faculty and students. They are seeking an Instructor/Coordinator for the Child Development Center, responsible for teaching courses, supervising staff, and managing the center's operations to support a diverse student population.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Teaching a full schedule of developmental and transfer level Child Development courses as assigned
Assisting in the planning, coordinating, directing and supervising the activities and staff of the Child Development Center
Supervising the laboratory experience of child development students in a developmentally appropriate demonstration site environment for preschool and toddler age children
Coordinating student observation and participation
Developing program goals for children, parents, and students
Administering the daily requirements of the Child Development Center
Supervising the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Administering the requirements and maintaining all state, local, and federal categorical grant programs, preparation of applications for child care funding, and early child care and education program management
Assuring maintenance of a physical environment that conforms to the State Department of Social Services licensing standards of health and safety
Conducting Center inspections to assure compliance
Communicating with parents, staff and administrators related to Center operations and student progress
Discussing issues or concerns with parents
Enrolling children, maintaining appropriate records on children, staff, and students in compliance with District requirements, licensing regulations and other legal and regulatory provisions
Ensuring availability of appropriate materials and equipment for staff and children’s use
Learning and applying emerging technologies and advances (e.g., computer software applications) as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized and timely manner
Training, supervising, evaluating and directing the work of the Center staff
Coordinating and supporting relationships for inclusion, with collaborating 'on site' agencies
Coordinating and conducting staff meetings and in-service training
Assisting in the placement, guidance and supervision of students from instructional programs
Participating in appropriate professional development activities
Participating in institutional activities including staff development
Meeting regularly with discipline/division peers
Participating on community advisory committees related to early care and education initiatives
Preparing grant proposals for external funding to support center operations
Serving on and attending department, college, and district committees as needed
Participating in program review, student learning outcome development and assessment to improve student learning
Teaching assignments in a variety of instructional settings and times, including evening and/or weekends, on-line or off-campus and large group instruction classes as needed, may include off-campus instruction at local high schools for dual enrollment
Otherwise fulfilling all of the duties and responsibilities of instructors as required by Administrative Regulation 7122
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom
Master's in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education
Bachelor's in any of the above and Master's in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies
A valid California Community College Credential
The equivalent education and/or experience (requires an equivalency)
California Child Development Program's Director's Permit (or be able to obtain a permit within 6 months of hire)
Preferred
Experience and skill incorporating elements of diversity, equity, and inclusion into all areas of responsibility
Recent experience working with African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Latinx, Native American, and other racially minoritized students in the classroom and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes
Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students
Related work and professional experience
Experience working with students of various cultural, gender, age, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds, including disabled students
Demonstrated ability to work with computers, and other technologies, which are utilized in providing high-quality instruction and support to students
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
Knowledge of the community college and its mission and goals
Extent of experience teaching and administering in licensed early care and education programs
Knowledge of Child Development, Early Childhood Curriculum, inclusive practice, teaching methods and techniques
Knowledge of online teaching, or online teaching certification
Knowledge of applicable State Department of Human Services licensing regulations, child care food programs, health and safety regulations, state, local and federal categorical grant programs, preparation of applications for child care funding, and early child care and education program management
Knowledge and experience and preparation with Program for Infant Toddler Care (PITC), National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Accreditation, & Community Care Licensing
Ability to navigate various agreements with collaborating agencies
Knowledge of Multilingual Learner strategies for young children and adults
Knowledge of Class Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) Observation tool
Knowledge and experience administering California Department of Social Services California State Pre School Program (CSPP) and General Child Care and Development (CCTR) contracts
Experience collaborating with community partners
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee and dependents
Life insurance
Annual doctoral stipend of $2,419
California State Teacher’s Retirement System (CalSTRS)
Company
SCCCD International Education
State Center Community College District (SCCCD) offers various study abroad opportunities through the Fresno City College, Reedley College, Clovis Community College, Madera Community College, and Oakhurst campus.
Fresno, California, US
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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