Director - Orfalea Early Learning Center
 Santa Barbara City College | |
 United States, California, Santa Barbara | |
 Apr 12, 2025 | |
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Director - Orfalea Early Learning Center Salary: $79,776.62 - $97,196.88 Annually Job Type: Educational Administrator Job Number: 04-2025-EA-R4 Closing: 5/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Location: Santa Barbara, CA Department: Orfalea Early Learning Center Basic Functions Under the direction of a Dean, and in cooperation with the staff, parents, and the faculty of the Early Childhood Education Program, plan, organize, coordinate and implement the operations, activities and physical plant of the Children's Center. Ensure the health and safety of children in attendance, staff, parents, and volunteers on site. This position is also the contingent liaison with state, local and College agencies and personnel. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. SALARY & PERSONNEL BENEFITS: The current salary range for the Director- Orfalea Early Learning Center position is Salary Table 30, Range 141, $79,776.62 - $90,253.138 per year, plus an earned doctoral bonus of $3,210.20. This position will increase one step each year and has the potential to reach the current maximum step of $97,196.88. Starting salary is commensurate with directly related and paid full-time experience. This position is an 11 month position. In addition to salary, each full-time employee participates in a "cafeteria style" Health & Welfare Benefits Programs. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Extensive leadership experience in early childhood education, including managing diverse teams in a center-based setting, especially within a higher education or Early Childhood Education laboratory school context. Experience working in a California Community College environment or similar educational institution, particularly in collaboration with faculty and students from early childhood education programs. Dual Language proficiency, especially in Spanish, to effectively serve the needs of SBCC's diverse community and families. Training and experience in trauma-informed care or inclusive practices, particularly supporting children with special needs, dual-language learners, or children from underserved communities. Demonstrated experience fostering parent and community engagement and designing effective family education experiences and events. Strong working knowledge of state and federal funding requirements, including the California Department of Education's Child Development Division and Title 5/Title 22 regulations. Representative Duties ESSENTIAL DUTIES: In cooperation with the staff, parents, and the faculty of the Early Childhood Education Program, plan, organize, coordinate and implement the operations, activities and physical plant of the Children's Center; maintain health and safety regulations for children, staff, parents and volunteers. Ensure the health and safety of children in attendance, staff, parents, and volunteers on site. Serve as the liaison with state, local and College agencies and personnel, to include the Santa Barbara County Welfare and Mental Health Departments, Santa Barbara City Schools, and other local early education childhood programs. Maintain and provide records and reports as required by the College, the State Department of Education, and other funding agencies. Certify each child as eligible for enrollment according to the Guidelines of the State Department of Education for Federal/State-funded children's centers. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned classified personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; assign employee duties and review work to assure accuracy, completeness and compliance with established standards, requirements and procedures. Train, oversee and coordinate the volunteers, parents, and part-time employees; conduct regular staff meetings, and periodic curriculum planning and in-service training meetings. Several of these tasks will be done in conjunction with the faculty of the Early Childhood Educational Program. Serve on committees to hire and evaluate Center classified staff. Work in conjunction with the faculty of the Early Childhood Education Program in the training of student teachers and in providing the optimal laboratory experience. Guide the Center staff in the development, review and continual revision of curriculum units, program emphasis and goals, and special events. Insure that the Center philosophy, policies, program and methods follow educational guidelines and pedagogy of the Early Childhood Education Department. Screen, conduct initial interview, enroll children, and counsel parents. Annually, establish the Parent Advisory Board. Conduct and coordinate ongoing parent education program and parent involvement activities. Develop the annual child care budget in conjunction with the Chairperson of the Early Childhood Education Department, the Dean of Educational Programs responsible for the Children's Center and the College Business Services Department. Develops alternative funding proposals, outside the State Department of Education, to maintain or improve program quality. Order and maintain adequate inventory of all program supplies and equipment; schedule routine equipment maintenance as needed. Coordinate communications, services and information between College departments, staff, administrators, students, families, State agencies, the Chancellor's Office, colleges, social service organizations and various outside agencies; oversee and participate in the preparation and distribution of a variety of correspondence such as flyers, letters and bulk mailings. Serve as primary contact to other College departments, including Food Service, Student Services, Facilities & Operations, Student Health, and Business Services of the College. Attend various board meetings and prepare related agenda items as directed. Provide tours of the Center and information about the program as appropriate and requested. Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and assigned software; utilize various projectors during presentations; drive a vehicle to conduct work. Prepare, complete and submit weekly, quarterly, bi-annual, and annual reports. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. Education and Experience MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must possess the minimum qualifications for the discipline as approved by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors and defined in the Minimum Qualifications for Faculty and Administrators in California Community Colleges handbook. The candidate must meet the following criteria:
Knowledge and Abilities KNOWLEDGE OF: Planning, organizing, coordinating and implementing the operations, activities and physical plant of the Children's Center. Health and safety standards for children, staff, parents, and volunteers associated with the Children's Center. Theories, practices, and current developments in the field of child development. Working knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, and contracts, such as California Education Code. Title XXII Licensing Regulations for Childcare Facilities. Title V Regulations for Child Development Services. State Chancellor's Guidelines for Child Development Instruction and Service. Accreditation requirements established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. California laws regarding mandated reporting. American with Disabilities Act. Educational and social programs, services, resources, standards, requirements and procedures related to students and families involved in early childhood education. Policies, goals and objectives of assigned programs, services and activities. College, State and federal standards and requirements governing assigned programs and services. Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of students. Oral and written communication skills. Budget preparation and control. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Record-keeping and report preparation techniques. Public speaking techniques. Basic public relations techniques. ABILITY TO: Plan, organize, coordinate, and implement the operations, activities and physical plant of the Children's Center. Coordinate communications, services and information between College departments, staff, administrators, students, families, State agencies, the Chancellor's Office, colleges, social service organizations and various outside agencies; oversee and participate in the preparation and distribution of a variety of correspondence such as flyers, letters and bulk mailings. Plan, organize, coordinate and conduct a variety of meetings, conferences, training sessions and special events in support of assigned programs and services. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Train, oversee and coordinate the volunteers, parents, and part-time employees. Prepare and deliver oral presentations. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment. Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. Meet schedules and time lines. Work independently with little direction. Plan and organize work. Oversee and participate in the preparation and maintenance of various records, reports and files. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor work environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard office and classroom equipment. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor child activities. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to assist children. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally. Lifting and carrying infants, children, equipment, furniture on a frequent basis. Required Application Documents: (The following required documents must be submitted electronically via the online application system.)
Additional Instructions: If you experience technical difficulties attaching any of your documents electronically, please contact Human Resources for instructions. If you do not have a scanner, there are commercial facilities available to assist you with this process. All required documents must be submitted with your electronic application by the application deadline or your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered. Application Procedure: To be considered for this position, a complete online application including all required application documents (listed above) must be submitted via https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/ by the application deadline (please see instructions to applicants). It is important that the online District Application form (Item #1) be complete and specific to fully indicate the education, experience and other qualifications of the applicant. "See Resume" is not acceptable. If you apply for more than one position, copies of all the required documents must be attached separately for each position. Applications and all documents submitted become the property of SBCC and are retained electronically. Please Note: After your application has been submitted, you may sign-in to view its status - https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/transferjobs Selection Procedure: Online applications will be initially reviewed by the selection committee, who will recommend candidates for personal interviews at SBCC. After the initial interviews have been conducted, the committee will identify the candidates who are best qualified for the position. The hiring supervisor and the Superintendent/President will interview the finalists, conduct reference checks, and make the final selection recommendation to the Board of Trustees. Candidates will participate primarily in remote interviews and in some instances final interviews may be conducted in person while observing all health and safety protocols as approved by the Santa Barbara County Health Department. Please Note: Santa Barbara City College regrets that applicants cannot be reimbursed for expenses related to the application or interview process, including travel expenses. Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: If you are selected for an interview and need special services or facilities to participate in the interview, please contact Human Resources. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. General Requirements to be submitted Upon Offer of Employment:
For all openings, deadlines, and link to online application, please visit our website at: https://www.sbcc.edu/employment/ Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109-2394 (805) 965-0581 Ext. 2258 Interviews by Invitation Only SBCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, military and veteran status, or because he/she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, consistent with applicable federal and state laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self disclose. To apply, visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/sbcc/jobs/4893764/director-orfalea-early-learning-center jeid-bf54954c36a1b84e9341363f667b2c71 | |