Manager, Child & Development Laboratory Centers

Location:

Forest Park Job Type:

Full-Time Academic Affairs Job Number:

26-00264

Organization:

Child Dev Laboratory Center (CDLC) (409611)

Salary:

67,569.00 Position Summary STLCC is seeking a manager for the Forest Park location. The Manager, Child Development Laboratory Center, is responsible for ensuring the day-to-day operations of the center; supervises and coaches the professional staff; ensures the building and grounds of the center meet all licensing and accreditation standards; ensures center teachers and appropriately prepared and provide fulfilling experiences for all of the children within their care; provides budgetary information to the director; and provides additional support for the director as needed. Primary Duties Performed Participates in the daily function of the center, working with families, children, college faculty, college students, and the community at large. Supervises, coaches, and models for professional staff of the center in developmentally appropriate practice; CDLC philosophy, protocol, and practices; licensing regulations; and accreditation standards. Reviews and assesses staff documentation for child portfolios, classroom curriculum, parent communication, and CFD student paperwork. Supports the assistant manager in providing resources for children with special needs. Works with the CDLC Cook to review budgetary needs, orders, etc. for the center. Maintains the CDLC as a model for use in the CFD program and in other college programs; works closely with the CFD faculty to ensure college practicum students are supported. Contacts families with past-due balances, removes families from the center as necessary, and reports families to collections if required. Establishes and maintains a staffing schedule to effectively accomplish the center's goals and objectives and to maintain licensing and accreditation standards. Communicates needs regarding center facilities and grounds to campus facilities managers and ensures the entire learning environment meets licensing and accreditation standards. Assists officials with health and safety inspections. Ensures compliance with the staff handbook and family handbook for all direct reports and families within the center. Creates onboarding experiences by coordinating CDLC team members to provide the onboarding; ensures all new center staff are connected to the mission and purpose of the CDLC and to their colleagues. Serves on college or campus committees. Supports the assistant manager in responding to parent issues, concerns, or complaints. Implements operational practices and protocols to ensure a safe and healthy environment for children, ensuring all licensing and accreditation standards are met. Assists the director with CDLC budgets, makes purchases for the center, and ensures resources are available for the daily functions of the center. Performs normal supervisory functions for direct reports: trains; instructs; assigns work; recommends transfers or terminations; arranges for additional work; explains and enforces College policies, safety rules, and regulations; and evaluates performance. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications/Experience Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Child and Family Development, or similar area or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood, Child and Family Development, or similar area. Master's degree is preferred. Five years of full-time experience in a licensed childcare center with at least two years' previous supervisory experience at the assistant manager, manager, assistant director, or director level. Working Conditions This position works in the Child Development Laboratory Center. The position is typically in an office environment but may work in a CDLC classroom if necessary. Employees in the CDLC must clear Family Care Safety Registry and finger printing through licensing, Hepatitis A Immunization series, and Physical and TB Risk Assessment forms. Additional vaccination requirements may be added. Employees must complete annual approved training hours each year (currently 12 for licensing and 18 for accreditation) and must complete any web-based training for childcare as assigned by the states of IL and/or MO. Employees must maintain current CPR, pediatric first aid, and medication administration training. Employees must open and maintain a Toolbox Registry Account.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to move quickly up and down off the floor. Ability to lift items overhead, bend, and stoop.