Director, Child Development Center

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsibilities include directing the Child Development Center (CDC) as a laboratory center, participating in university and community service, supervising staff members, and/or student workers.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a stimulating, safe, and engaging environment for children and students to explore and learn.
• Model best practices of co-teaching for children, students, peers, and families.
• Host and evaluate special activities for children and families.
• Complete appropriate paperwork and documentation for CYFD, ECECD, and NAEYC.
• Oversee NAEYC accreditation process and Focus Guidelines compliance.
• Oversee correspondence and bulletin boards.
• Schedule, supervise and evaluate student workers.
• Abide by CDC and ENMU policies and procedures, child care licensing and quality standards, teacher licensure requirements and standards, and NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Work collaboratively with CDC staff and professors to facilitate lab experiences.
• Oversee and assess lab students as assigned.
• Attend the School of Arts and Sciences meetings and all campus meetings.
• If qualified per the HLC Faculty Matrix, teach up to 3 courses per semester.
• Facilitate on-going training for self and staff to be compliant with accreditation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Skill in leveraging resources, staff development and staff appreciation.
• Ability to build a vision for the CDC in collaboration with stake holders.
• Ethic of care with uncompromising respect for children, youth and families
• Sensitivity to the voices of parents.
• Ability to build productive and understanding relationships with staff and families.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, community, students and staff.
• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and procedures.
• Knowledge of early childhood and comprehensive health education programs, policies, and trends.
• Knowledge of health and nutritional management needs of children.
• Knowledge of federal/state laws and protocols related to NM licensing for centers and early childhood educators.
• Ability to organize and secure special education services for children.
• Ability to use technology.
• Collegial and ability to work well in a team.
• Accurate record keeping.
• Ability to work well in a collegial co-teaching setting.
• Compliance with University Policy.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Masters degree (or bachelors with graduate degree obtainable within twelve months) in early childhood education or related field.
• Two years teaching (birth-primary grades) experience.
• The position requires licensure by the State of New Mexico to teach early childhood education or have the ability to obtain the license within twelve months of the appointment.
• The position requires criminal background check and a current first aid/CPR certification (or obtainable within first 60 days of hire).

Work is performed during regular work hours, but will require some evening and weekend hours.
May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
Work is sedentary in nature that at times requires exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Functions:[As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the following responsibilities, minimum job knowledge, skills, and abilities. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:
Letter of Interest
Resume / Curriculum vitae
Transcripts Official or Unofficial. (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-Roswell is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in its programs, activities, or employment. People seeking additional information about the University's non-discrimination policy should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at (575) 562-2218. Individuals with disabilities requesting an accommodation can call the office of human resources at (575) 624-7411. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs, activities, employment and admission, and the University is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 not to discriminate in such a manner. For more information regarding Title IX please read our Notice of Nondiscrimination at www.roswell.enmu.edu/notice-of-nondiscrimination/. New Mexico is an open records State; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Requests for records should be sent to Frances Dubiel at frances.dubiel@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or e-mail HR@roswell.enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

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