NOTE:New employees will be placed at the first step which is $119,424 per year, second step $125,460 per year or third step at $131,808 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $145,488 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

This is a “limited term” position.

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live.

The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions.

Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission.

Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families.

The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps.

If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

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The Director has responsibility to set the vision and direction for the Early Childhood Lab School program, develop program plans, integrate the early childhood department curriculum into Lab School practices and manage the learning center, education lab, services, and center operations. The Director ensures compliance with District policies and applicable state and federal regulations related to licensed child care centers.

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Oversees all general operations of a large campus-based child care facility, including enrollment and marketing. Develops and recommends procedures, policies and objectives for the center. Coordinates and participates in the gathering of information for mandated state ratios, statistical, financial, and qualitative reports. Recruits, directs, schedules and evaluates the work of the Early Childhood Lab School classified staff who deliver support services to the children. Works with the department chair and faculty to monitor expenditures, maintain fiscal controls and manage budget. Oversees childcare fee administration, reconciles discrepancies and maintains account records. Plans, organizes and coordinates a learning lab environment for early childhood education students, nursing students, student teachers and others as assigned. Plans and implements comprehensive training programs to promote staff development, motivation and a high standard of service. Holds regular in-service training and staff meetings. Interviews families and documents developmental history for each new child. Prior to admission, conducts needs assessment, identifies special needs, implements early interventions which are culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information. Ensures an assessment of each childs development to create and implement relevant curriculum for individual children and overall center program. Facilitates parent-child orientations at the beginning of each semester; establishes parent committees. Enforces all licensing regulations, including the reporting of suspected child abuse or neglect. Maintains open communication and participates in opportunities for staff and faculty to consult on matters of college-wide departmental interest. Provides a safe and healthy environment for children; inspects facilities for potential safety and security risks in accordance with Community Care Licensing (title 22); ensures that classrooms, play areas and equipment are clean and sanitary; identifies and corrects health and safety hazards; reports faulty or malfunctioning equipment; schedules regular fire drills and other emergency preparedness drills. Ensures continuous improvement of child care center services through evaluating, understanding of best practices, ideas, and the latest research to increase effectiveness. Promotes a work culture of customer service, positive working relationships, innovation, and quality services to participants. Reports accidents to appropriate personnel and parents in a timely and accurate manner; assures that basic first aid and CPR is applied as needed. Represents the college on community, state, governmental and advisory groups. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Child Development (CD), or related field including twenty-four ECE or CD units.

Six units from an accredited college in administration and supervision of child development programs, and two units from an accredited college in adult supervision.

EXPERIENCE:
Five years child development center experience including:

(These work experiences could occur simultaneously.) License and certificate: Valid California Drivers License. Valid Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certificate.

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In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend.

Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System.

Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options.

Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break).

Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program.


Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership)


For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website:

Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf


Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

All job offers of employment are conditional upon the applicants satisfactory results of the Post Offer Pre-Placement Evaluation Program. This involves a physical strength test to demonstrate a minimum level of strength to perform the essential duties of the job. There is no charge for this service. Please do not make an appointment for testing until you have received notification from the Human Resources Department after a job offer is extended. The positions we currently evaluate are: Building Maintenance Worker, Custodian I and II, Lead Custodian, Cook, Food Services Assistant, Food Services Supervisor, Food Services Supply Clerk, Food Services Coordinator, Grounds Worker/ Gardener I and II, Senior/ Lead Grounds Worker/Gardener, Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Senior Equipment Maintenance Worker. If you are not hired in a listed classification, you may disregard this notification.

In conformance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, requests for reasonable accommodations may be made to slever@4cd.edu. For administrative purposes, requests must be made at the time of application.

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It is the Districts policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.