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Job Summary

Responsible for management of the DMACC Child Development Center Laboratory School and ensuring regulatory program standards are met.

Essential Functions

Manage center operations including marketing, recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, budgeting, billing, record-keeping and reporting in accordance with multiple regulatory requirements; oversee facility upkeep, operate in accordance with contracted agreements including CACFP and HHS; establish and maintain program policies, procedures and standards to ensure a quality program, including compliance with licensing, state quality initiatives, and center accreditation requirements.

Supervise child development center staff, work study students, practicum students, volunteers and substitutes. Complete performance evaluations, maintain personnel records in accordance with multiple requirements, manage training and professional development requirements, maintain staff handbook. Provide mentoring and work direction to staff, students and volunteers. Substitute for absent staff as needed.

Provide program leadership, including curriculum development and support, child assessment, family support and services; maintain family handbook. Collaborate with on and off campus entities. Collaborate with the ECE Program to implement current best practices in PBIS, PITC, Project Approach, etc. Participate in college and program events, committees and projects.

Locate, research, and write grants in coordination with the Grants office. Prepare and submit required documents including budget, reports, and data.

Teach assigned courses in accordance with course competencies and syllabi.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related.

Three years of experience working in an early childhood setting as an administrator.

Ability to meet state licensing requirements including: DCI check, Child Abuse Registry check and medical exam.

Ability to complete first aid, mandatory reporting training, universal precautions and other training required by state licensing standards.

Knowledge of state of Iowa licensing requirements, NAEYC accreditation and IQ4K criteria.

Ability to locate, research and write grants including: preparing and submitting required documents such as budgets, reports, and data.

Strong communication skills.

Ability to plan, organize and manage time and multiple tasks with overlapping deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a professional working relationship with a wide variety of individuals coming from diverse backgrounds.

Knowledge of current software applications.

Desired Qualifications

Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Childhood Administration or Leadership or related.

Nine credits in administration, leadership or management or an administrator’s credential.

Experience administering a NAEYC accredited program.

Experience teaching, training or coaching adults.

Physical Requirements

Constant:

• Bending
• Stooping
• Forward Reaching

Maximum Occasional:

• Lift of 35 lbs floor to knuckle
• Lift of 35 lbs knuckle to shoulder
• Carry 30 lbs/50 ft.
• Horizontal Push/Pull 10 lbs/6 ft.

Maximum Frequent:

• Lift 15 lbs Knuckle to Shoulder 

Frequent: 

• Gripping
• Sitting
• Crouching
• Kneeling
• Neck Flexion
• Hand Coordination

Occasional:

• Pinch
• Ability to be Mobile
• Climbing
• Overhead/Lateral reach
• Neck Rotation
• Neck Extension
• Fine Motor Coordination

Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demand Category Medium

Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, day hours.

Posting Date 01/10/2025

Deadline for Submitting Applications 02/02/2025

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

DMACC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer and embraces diversity. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. 

THIS VACANCY REQUIRES: 1) A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and commenting “See Resume” will not be accepted. The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications. 2) Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scanned copies are acceptable.

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.dmacc.edu/postings/12579