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CITY OF COLTON COMMUNITY CHILD CARE DIRECTOR DEFINITION Under supervision, plan, organize, implement, coordinate and schedule services of extended day Child Care and pre- school programs for infant through school-age children at selected sites in the City of Colton. Supervise and direct all staff. Plan, organize and implement additional professional services and educational experiences for Child Care and pre- school students. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Community Child Care Director is the top management level class within the Child Care Division and is responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities and services of the Child Care facilities. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Community Child Care Administrative Assistant by its full and overall management responsibility for the entire department. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, clerical and volunteer staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Plan, organize, supervise and implement Child Care and pre-school programs that meet the needs of the community and children participating in the Child Care and pre-school program. • Provide operational policy and procedural direction over the Child Care and pre-school sites; inform residents of services provided at the various Child Care and pre-school sites • Assist in the development of division goals, objectives and plans for future services and facilities. • Research community needs and assess viability and implement programs to meet those needs. • Prepare, monitor and administer the division budget and all contracts; approve and coordinate all programs and activities at the various Child Care and pre-school sites. • Provide administrative support and technical assistance for Child Care and pre-school related grant requests. • Ensure that all Child Care and pre-school personnel perform tasks in an efficient and safe manner; be culturally sensitive to the needs and interests of participating families; select, supervise, train and evaluate employees. • Attend City Council and Commission meetings as requested by the Director of Parks, Recreation & Family Services. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; perform other related duties. • Performs other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing reports and using a computer key board. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone service. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: Any combination of education and experience that has provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary for a Community Child Care Director. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess the equivalent of five years directly related experience as a manager or directof providing care and supervision of children in a childcare, educational or treatment oriented program and a bachelor's degree in education, psychology child development; or a related field.