Early Childhood Education Lab School Manager

(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)  

Orange Coast College (OCC) is seeking an equity-minded, Classified Manager as the Early Childhood Education Lab School Manager within the Instructional Services Wing as part of the Early Childhood Development discipline within the Consumer & Health Sciences Division.
About Orange Coast College (OCC)
Orange Coast College's 164-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches. Orange Coast College (OCC) was founded in 1947 with the mission to serve the educational needs of a diverse local and global community. The College empowers students to achieve their goals by providing high-quality, culturally responsive, and innovative programs and services through pathways leading to degrees, transfers, certificates, foundational skills, workforce development, and lifelong learning.  The College promotes student development, learning, and equitable outcomes by fostering a respectful, inclusive, caring, and participatory campus climate of student engagement and academic inquiry.  
OCC engages in a variety of professional development opportunities and partnerships so that we can serve disproportionately impacted groups. Student-centered activities that support OCC's mission include campus-wide student success projects funded by the Office of Student Equity; partnerships with local Hispanic Serving four-year institutions; active programs that work to improve the academic achievement of racially minoritized students, such as PUENTE and UMOJA; Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) and Disabled Student Program and Services (DSPS).  Additionally, OCC is an officially designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and has an eligibility designation as an Asian American Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI). 
D.E.I.A. - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism
The Coast Community College District (Orange Coast College, Golden West College, and Coastline) continues to strengthen our efforts around diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism. Orange Coast College is focused on creating a culture of inclusive excellence by uplifting employees and students through an environment that is equitable, diverse, inclusive, and accessible. We have a strong focus and importance on D.E.I.A. and Anti-Racism (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) and will be actively listening, assessing, and evaluating this throughout each stage of the application, recruitment, and interview process.

• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Page
• Orange Coast College - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Plan (DEIA)

• Plans, develops, and implements the ECE Lab School philosophy, program elements, and methods to follow the current pedagogy of the Child Development and Education (CDE)department, Title 22 State Licensing regulations, and NAEYC guidelines.
• Creates and implements a child-centered, developmentally appropriate model preschool and child development program based on the needs of the children as a group, individual needs, and interests reflecting the curriculum taught in the CDE program.
• Establishes standards for service delivery and instruction support. Supervises, trains, and reviews/evaluates the performance of Lab School staff, work-study students, and other classroom personnel.
• Oversees CDE student placement in the Lab School. Oversight includes processing applications, creating a personnel file, assigning schedules, planning and scheduling orientations, occasional check-in with students, and working in collaboration with Child Development and Education college faculty.
• Monitors the ECE Lab School enrollment processes, policies, and procedures. Organizes and maintains a process for referrals, screening, and follow-up of identified students and families to the school district, local Family Resource Center, and other related community agencies. 
• Prepares staff performance evaluations and assessments. Supervises the recruitment, selection, and training of staff to fulfill program needs. Supervises all direct report staff and implements quality assurance and improvement plans as necessary.
• Develops proposals and administers approved budgets, recommends tuition rates, and organizes events to raise funds to support the school. Orders and outreaches to community partners and funding sources to obtain classroom supplies.
• Ensures an assessment of each child's development is done by ECE staff in order to develop and implement a curriculum responding to the children as a group and to individual needs.
• Ensures compliance with all licensing regulations and the safety of children by ensuring and practicing emergency preparedness, assessing facility conditions, and observing and reporting child abuse or neglect.
• Prepares performance evaluations, and assessments, participates in program reviews, and resource requests, and ensures that reports are submitted on a timely basis, as required. Identifies program needs and objectives. Evaluate program activities and recommend changes.
• Participates and is involved in various professional organizations in the area of early learning and childhood education. Participates in District and County leadership and other appropriate meetings.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary departments and divisions on campus.
• Participates in and may oversee community outreach, recruiting and registration, fundraising, and other special events. Represents the college/District at external meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.
  15. Required to abide by all District policies and procedures including Board Policy 3050 – Code of Professional Ethics.

Knowledge and Skills 

• The position requires specialized knowledge of child development theory, principles, and practices and an understanding of the goals and objectives of a preschool program.
• Requires specialized knowledge in the emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development, variations, and needs of children in a model preschool program.
• Requires a working knowledge of arithmetic, grammar, spelling, language, and reading sufficient to stimulate children's learning activities or projects.
• Requires a working knowledge of curriculum planning concepts, including constructivist early childhood education, project-based curriculum, emergent curriculum, anti-bias curriculum, and Reggio Emilia Approach.
• Requires knowledge of licensing requirements, funding, and contract terms governing child development centers. 
• Requires well-developed communication skills to interact with students, staff, children, faculty, and parents, to conduct formal instruction of a small group, to resolve confrontations, and hold conferences.
• Requires sufficient writing skills to document student and children’s files.
• Requires advanced human relations skills to make formal presentations, influence others, facilitate group processes, conduct training, provide consultation, and determine department needs.

• Requires the ability to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the position.
• Requires the ability to integrate a variety of activities that assure a smooth functioning Preschool Program.
• Requires the ability to develop a daily schedule that provides children indoor and outdoor time, large and small muscle activities, quiet and active times, options for activities in large and small groups, in pairs or individually, limited teacher-directed large group activities, and an emphasis on child-initiated activities.
• Requires the ability to understand the needs and differences of children and to reach and motivate them.
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with families and parents on a continuous basis.
• Requires the ability to balance emotional support and discipline to deal with behavior problems.
• Requires the ability to observe, categorize, evaluate, and critique children’s development.
• Requires the ability to work with college staff, students, and parents demonstrating the use of active listening and conflict resolution skills, professional judgment, and knowledge of community and college resources.
• Requires the ability to comply with state guidelines.

• The general physical demands, working conditions, and essential job functions associated with this classification will be kept on file with the Office of Human Resources.
• Essential functions will vary by position.
• As defined by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (“FEHA”), the District shall engage in a timely, good faith interactive process with employees or employment applicants who are requesting or are in need of reasonable accommodations and, provide reasonable accommodations for employees or employment applicants who, because of their disability, are limited in or unable to perform one or more of the essential functions of their job in accordance with applicable state and federal law. 

• The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, Human Development, or a related field and five (5) years of teaching experience in a childcare and development program. One year in a supervisory capacity is required.
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required equivalent qualifications for the position.
  • Preferred six (6) units of program administration, and two (2) units in adult supervision.

• Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population, including students with different ability statuses (e.g., physical and/or learning) as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice within the classroom.

• May require a valid driver's license. 
• Requires possession (or higher) of a Child Development Site Supervisor Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 
• Possession of a valid pediatric first aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificates, or the ability to obtain certificates.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors where minimal, yet some safety considerations exist due to the active nature of work.

Note:  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.   We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA at this time.
(ON-CAMPUS - in-person position)  
This is a temporary contract, full-time, categorical-funded, 11-months (August through June) per year, Classified Management position. The District reserves the right to extend, modify, or eliminate this position based upon available funds. The work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flexible schedules and weekends might be necessary to address the needs of programs and job duties.  The effective date of employment will be arranged with the supervisor.  The District provides medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents and life insurance for the employee.   
(Salary Schedule:  DG-6) 

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment. 
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910 ) 
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the District's strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. 
• Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

Incomplete applications, application materials submitted by mail, and documents not requested in the job announcement will not be considered. Please note that the district does not return materials submitted in the application process (copies of original supporting documents are acceptable). 

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office for assistance or call 714.438.4716.

Selection Procedure

• All online applications received by the application deadline will be screened to determine which applicants meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Please note: Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure an interview.

• Applicants wishing to apply for more than one position must submit separate application materials for each desired position.

• Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and who are also deemed to possess the highest committee evaluation of preferred qualifications will be invited to an interview.
• If any travel is required for an applicant to participate in person during the interview process, this will be done so at the candidate's own expense . 

• During the interview, candidates may be asked to conduct a short teaching demonstration/presentation on a previously announced topic as well as participate in a writing exercise, or hands-on practical. 
• Consideration will also be given to factors in addition to education and experience, including but not limited to professional development, ability to work with others, and commitment to meet student needs.
• The search committee will rate the candidate's responses to the interview questions, the demonstration/presentation, and the applicable writing exercises and/or hands-on practicals. Based on this rating, a number of candidates will be recommended to move forward and will be invited for a second-level interview.
• The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the final candidate. The district reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
• The campus President will make the final recommendation for employment to the Board of Trustees.
• The successful candidate will be offered the position and placed on the current salary schedule based on their education and experience.
• The start date will be determined by the hiring manager depending on the needs of the campus and the conditions of employment as posted in the job announcement/recruitment.
• Applicants who are eliminated from consideration will be notified by email. All applicants are requested to provide an email address in their online application. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the Board of Trustees has acted upon the College's recommendation for employment.
• The District reserves the right to extend the deadline, re-advertise the position, or delay filling this position based on the needs of the District and the student population we serve.

Employment Information

• Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
• The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX. (Reference: BP/AP 5910)
• The Coast Community College District celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment within which students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing equity and inclusion goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

The SELECTED CANDIDATE is required to complete the following prior to employment:

• Submit “official” transcripts after the employment offer.
• Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for the initial appointment (Note: The certificate must be renewed every four years as a condition of continuing employment).
• Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer at the candidate’s expense (Clearance must be received before the first day of employment).
• Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States, including a Social Security Card; AND
• Participate in a new hire onboarding appointment with an Employment Services Representative.

Coast Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Coast Community College District is committed to employing qualified administrators/managers, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student learning and success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. We are committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and equal consideration for all qualified candidates. The District does not discriminate unlawfully in providing educational or employment opportunities to any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
  
The Coast Community College District is a multi-college district that includes  Coastline, Community College,  Golden West College ,  and  Orange Coast College .  The three colleges offer programs in transfer, general education, occupational/technical education, community services, and student support services. 

Since its founding in 1947, the Coast Community College District has enjoyed a reputation as one of the leading community college districts in the United States. Governed by a locally elected Board of Trustees, the Coast Community College District plays an important role in the community by responding to the needs of a changing and increasingly diverse population. 

https://www.cccd.edu/employees/hr/title9/Pages/Staff-and-Faculty-Resources.aspx
 
This direct link 2022 Coast Community College District Annual Security And Fire Safety Report (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) is the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report for Coast Colleges. The crime statistics for calendar years 2019, 2020, and 2021 were submitted to the U.S. Department of Education as required under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. A hard copy can be provided from one of the Campus Safety Offices.  Please contact any of the Campus Safety Offices for any questions regarding the report.