Lane Child And Family Center Manager

AA/EEO Statement:

Lane Community College is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity / Veteran / Disabled Employer embracing equity, inclusion and accessibility. We encourage a safe and hospitable environment for historically marginalized populations including women, BIPOC, Latinx, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and candidates and employees living with disabilities.

Veterans Statement

Lane actively recruits veterans and those with disabilities for all positions. For accommodations and questions call 541-463-5586.

• Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-3970
• Lane Community College ensures that all documentation submitted to HR will remain confidential.

Position Information:

Posting Number: 240074 Job Title: Lane Child and Family Center Manager Applicant Notification:

Department Information

Our Child and Family Education Department is seeking to hire a full-time Child Care Center Manager.

Search Information

• Provide all documents as requested.

• A resume may not take the place of any section of the application.

• Transcripts are required for this position at the time of application. See instructions below.

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Location: Main Campus, Downtown Center Classification: Child Care Center Manager Position Type: Management Anticipated Start Date: August 2024 or Upon Hire Salary/Wage: Annual Salary/Wage Range: Starting Salary Range: $77,977 - $84,340 (Grade 16) Salary/Compensation Statement:

• Employees newly hired into this position are placed within the first three (3) steps of the salary range. The application is used to determine the initial salary placement for selected candidates. All employment and education history will be considered.

• Our Management Benefits package includes a generous contribution toward medical, dental and vision insurance, long term disability as well as paid sick leave and vacation time.

• Lane Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.

• You may also view our Management Working Agreement online.

Grant Statement:

This position is funded by the department and grant funds

Working Schedule:

• Full-time; Variable work hours based upon department needs; weekends, evenings and travel may be required.

• Generally Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm.

• Schedule will vary based on Child Care Center and Department needs; schedule will be coordinated with the Director of Child and Family Education.

FLSA: Non-Exempt Position Status: Permanent Full/Part: Full-Time Annual Schedule: 260 Day (12 Month) Annual Schedule Details: Some flexibility in summer schedule Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.lanecc.edu/postings/12641

POSTING TEXT

Posting Date: 06/18/2024 Closing Date: 07/24/2024 Applicant Pool: No Open Until Filled: No

Required QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree with coursework in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field is required.

Required Experience:

• Three (3) years of experience teaching and caring for pre-school and toddler-aged children in a state certified center with two (2) of those years as a head teacher or director.

• Three (3) years of administrative experience that includes budget management and supervising and coaching staff.

• The three (3) years of teaching and three (3) years of administrative experience may be concurrent.

Licensure or Certification Requirements

• A current Oregon Approved Food Handlers Card.

• Current Infant/Toddler First Aid/CPR card is required.

Conditions of Employment:

• The selected candidate must adhere to the guidelines of the Oregon Office of Child Care Confidentiality handbook and pass a criminal background check per OAR 471-007-0220.

• Must meet the state level requirements, which includes review of police/criminal records/history and no felony convictions.

• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education

Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Intervention, Education, or related field.

Preferred Experience

• Administrative experience in a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). accredited early childhood program.

• Experience teaching in a lab school setting.

• Experience leading and supervising others in the field of Early Childhood Education.

• Experience with emergent/"Reggio Inspired" approach to teaching and learning.

• Experience and bilingual proficiency in the Spanish language is preferred.

Language Statement

We welcome multilingual applicants who can support and welcome all students.

Bilingual/Multicultural Statement:

Inclusiveness, diversity, and equity are integral to Lane's commitment to excellence in education and our commitment to student and community engagement. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective, and thought. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Equivalency Statement:

We want to find the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, teaching, mentorship, and/or service will contribute to the Lane mission of transforming lives through learning.

Position Purpose:

The Child Care Center Manager directs the operations of the Lane Child and Family Center, a NAEYC accredited child development laboratory school. The Manager is responsible for assisting in hiring, supervising staff, overseeing curriculum development and assuring that young children are provided a safe and nurturing learning environment in which early childhood education students perform their practicum experience.

Essential Functions:

Management

• Responsible for compliance with the Office of Child Care rules and regulations for child care centers.

• Operate all administrative components of the operation including; enrollment, staff schedules, team facilitation, marketing and public relations, parent orientations, facility tours and special events.

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of an emergent "Reggio Inspired" curriculum and special needs.

• Recruit and hire substitute teachers.

• Assists staff with individual training plans and career goals.

• Facilitate coordination and feedback from classroom teachers to lab students.

• Assist the Director of CFE in developing and monitoring the center budget.

• Responsible for all record keeping required by USDA, Preschool Promise, and the Department of Early Learning and Care

Support/Supervision/Training of Staff

• Maintain adherence to the required standards for licensing, National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Quality Improvement Rating System (QRIS).

• Observe, train and coach classroom and substitute teachers; reflecting the philosophy taught in the Early Childhood Education classes and as described in the student handbook.

• Work with special needs, behavior support, parent-teacher communication, training suggestions, etc.

• Conduct staff meetings and schedule professional development opportunities to maintain required training hours.

• Facilitate coordination and feedback from classroom teachers to lab students.

• Oversee and maintain a positive and productive, working and learning environment.

• Meet with parents discussing special needs, behavior support, parent-teacher communication, training suggestions, etc.

Office Responsibilities

• Assure food services meet USDA requirements.

• Ensure the maintenance of the center in a safe and sanitary manner.

• Ensure adherence to the NAEYC accreditation standards and SPARK.

• Assist in in developing and monitoring the center budget, assist with office record keeping, monitor and maintain schedules, and contribute and give input into grant proposals.

• Build relationships with college staff and community child care centers.

• Plan for and purchase supplies and materials.

• Professionally represent the center at community activities/meetings.

• Uses reflective listening and constructive feedback to guide staff, students and parents on a daily basis.

• Problem solve and manage sensitive information with appropriate awareness of FERPA standards; maintain confidentiality and sensitivity to the privacy needs of students.

• Other duties as assigned.

Equity and Inclusion

• Demonstrate Lane Community College's core value of social justice by ensuring equity and inclusion skills such as respect, inclusiveness, reflecting, valuing of cultural and personal differences. These are the basis of employee and student interpersonal communications and relationships and are applied to all position responsibilities.

• Duties are carried out respectfully, inclusively, regardless of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, social class, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, nationality, age, language, origin or employment status.

• Must demonstrate an active concern for meeting the needs of students, staff, and the public.

• Actively assist with ADA compliance in conjunction with Lane Community College's Human Resources and Disability Resources departments; support appropriate access for persons with disabilities to facilitate student and staff success; mentor and role-model cultural competency for persons with disabilities.

Supervision Statement:

Reports to and works under the general supervision of the Child and Family Education Director or other supervisor. Work is performed independently according to college and department policies, State and federal rules or regulations. A manager or program coordinator may assign work, provide work priorities and be available to answer questions or troubleshoot problems on a daily basis. Work is reviewed to assure conformance with policies and by results obtained.

This position may have responsibility to assign tasks, provide priorities, train and monitor the work of office support specialists, student assistants and volunteers.

Physical Demands/Working Environment:

Physical strength and agility are required to lift children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. Work requires a high level of physical activity to bend, stoop, pursue and carry children. Working conditions include potential exposure to body fluids. Work safely.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of and Skill in:

• Principles and practices of child development.

• Implementing emergent/"Reggio Inspired" curriculum activities and materials for young children.

• Skill in using appropriate communication techniques with children, college students, staff members and parents.

• Oregon licensing regulations.

• NAEYC Code of Ethics.

• Developmentally Appropriate Practices.

• Familiarity with the following frameworks: Creative Curriculum, Emergent Curriculum, and Reggio Emilia philosophy and with assessment tools such as: TSGold, CLASS, and ECERS.

Ability to:

• Work cooperatively with staff, faculty and college personnel.

• Facilitate the practice of the programs philosophy and policies; knowledge of State and local Office of Child Care, National Association for the Education of Young Children and SPARK System regulations and standards.

• Model and coach appropriate adult-child interactions.

• Using active listening and constructive feedback to guide staff and students.

• Observe, coach and provide feedback to teaching staff.

• Assess the physical health, well being, growth and development of young children.

• Identify signs of child abuse and neglect and notify appropriate authorities.

• Prepare written materials for parents and staff such as newsletters and informational handouts.

• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Identify staff, student and children's needs and provide appropriate responses.

• Maintain a patient, caring and respectful attitude.

• Support staff use of "best practice" curriculum and behavior guidance strategies.

• Keeping accurate and detailed records on personnel, students and children.

• Transport children and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Administer First aid and CPR.

• Meet the demands of working with young children.

• Ability to meet the standards of a Child Care Director with the Oregon Office of Child Care.

Applicant Instructions:

Applicant Instructions

• Incomplete applications will not be considered. All fields in the application must be completed, including employment dates, work hours, and detailed job duties.

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV) may not take the place of any section in the application.

Required Documents

To be considered a candidate for this position, all of the following must be included in the application package:

• Application

• Complete and submit online via the applicant portal.

• Resume

• Comprehensive of experience, education, and accomplishments.

• Cover Letter

• Clearly detailing how you meet the qualifications for the position.

• Transcripts

• See instructions below.

If applicable: DD214 - Veterans, please fax, e-mail, mail, or deliver your documentation (DD214/DD215/letter of disability) to Human Resources at Lane Community College, attn. Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, Fax: 541-463-3970

Additional Documents and Letters of reference are not accepted.

Questions?

• For assistance with the online application call Human Resources at 541-463-5586
• For position questions contact Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu, 541-463-5473.

How to monitor your application:

• Enter recruitment@lanecc.edu into your Safe Senders list. Notifications will be sent toward the end of the search process.

• Visit your Employment Opportunities account. The main page will show your status in the search.

Positions close at 9:00 pm.

Transcript Instructions:

Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application.

Attach under "Optional Documents", fax, e-mail, deliver or mail to:

Lane Community College

Human Resources

Posting 230084, Attn: Zack Roush

4000 E. 30th Ave.

Building 3, 1st floor

Eugene, OR 97405

Fax: (541) 463-3970

E-mail: Zack Roush, roushz@lanecc.edu

College and Division Information:

College Information

The goal of Lane Community College is to help students achieve their dreams and transform lives through learning. The faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students succeed. Lane partners with businesses in the community to help shape the current and future workforce.

Lane is a learning-centered community college that provides affordable, quality, lifelong educational opportunities.

History

Lane was founded in 1964 by a vote of local citizens, and the main campus opened in 1968. The college was a successor to the Eugene Technical-Vocational School that was founded in 1938. Lane has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College.

One of the advantages of working Lane is living in the area. Lane's main campus is in Eugene, a city known for its quality of life and for being the home of the University of Oregon. Eugene is home to more than 153,000 people and neighboring Springfield has more than 57,000 residents comprise the second largest population center in the state. Eugene and Springfield are nestled in the Willamette Valley between the Pacific Ocean and the Cascade Mountains. Some peaks in the Cascade Range can be seen from main campus. The area's scenic mountains, forests, rivers, lakes, and coastline offer many opportunities for outdoor adventures or for just sitting back and enjoying the view. See what's new at Eugene, Cascades & Oregon Coast (link is external).

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