Monday thru Friday – Variable schedule 7:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.

$6,620.19 – $8,479.85 monthly- Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate. This is a Categorically Funded position. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.

About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.

Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.

Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.

Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.

Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team and excellent athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.

In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.

Under the direction of an administrator or manager, organizes, coordinates, and oversees the day-to-day operations and activities of the Child Development Center, coordinates communications with District departments and personnel, faculty, parents, and students.

1. Organizes, coordinates, and oversees the day-to-day operations and activities of the Child Development Center; facilitates a well-balanced, easy-paced program, implementing a wholesome philosophy of Early Childhood Education. E
2. Trains and provides work direction or guidance to Child Development Center staff as assigned; participates in the District committee process for the recruitment and recommendation of the interview and selection of applicants; provides input into the evaluation process of staff to administrator or manager. E
3. Participates in planning and monitoring children’s daily activities in and outside of the classroom; assists in planning, preparing, and setting up instructional centers and materials. E
4. Assists in supervising children individually and as a group; assists teachers with observation and recording of children’s cognitive and physical achievements. E
5. Communicates with parents to promote an interactive and ongoing relationship with parents and families; participates in parent conferences at the discretion of the Director. E
6. Provides regular and ongoing staff development and in-service training programs for Child Development Center personnel. E
7. Conducts regular parent meetings; meets with individual parents as necessary to ensure a positive environment for each child; develops and implements parent education programs. E
8. Compiles information and prepares various reports related to Center operations, such as fiscal, attendance, and nutrition program reports. E
9. Develops and implements a detailed program plan for the children, parents, and laboratory students in cooperation with the Parent Advisory Council and Early Childhood faculty. E
10. Coordinates communications and activities with other District departments and personnel, Child Development Center staff, student assistants, teachers, parents, volunteers, students, and various outside agencies to facilitate and improve Child Development Center operations. E
11. Assists with the planning and preparation of the Child Development Center budget; schedules Center facilities. E
12. Maintains or oversees the maintenance of a variety of records, files, file sharing, and filing systems, including but not limited to student files, attendance records, and employee files. E
13. Maintains and archives a variety of Children’s Center informational materials, such as the parent handbook, brochures, flyers, and applications. E
14. Maintains adequate stock of supplies, materials, and equipment; orders supplies, materials, and equipment as needed. E
15. Provides instruction to children in classrooms as needed. E
16. Performs administrative responsibilities in support of Center activities; prepares correspondence and a variety of other materials; assists in completion of Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessment tool for each enrolled child; may order supplies and teaching materials as needed or directed. E
17. Assists in supervising laboratory students from the College Early Childhood program in the absence of the mentor teacher or as needed. E
18. Trains and provides work direction to student assistants, student workers, and short-term, temporary staff; oversees and coordinates the work of Children’s Center personnel. E
19. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative responsibilities in support of the department’s day-to-day activities and/or operations utilizing a variety of communication modalities including but not limited to answers and responds to phone calls, emails, text messages, and chat platforms; opens, screens, and distributes mail and correspondence; photocopies documents and requests duplication services; ensures maintenance and repairs of assigned work areas, facilities, or equipment; enters various requests for services from IT, Facilities, and Maintenance; contacts vendors for equipment service, when needed; follows-up with vendors to ensure satisfactory completion of requests; may perform simple repairs or maintenance to standard office equipment. E
20. Performs related duties that support the overall objective of the position.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.

• District and college policies, procedures, rules, and regulations related to the area of assignment.
• California Education Code and Title V as it relates to the area of assignment.
• Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Practices and methods of instruction, care, and supervision of infant, toddler, and/or preschool-aged children in a learning laboratory classroom setting.
• Basic concepts of child development and behavior patterns of infant, toddler, and preschool-aged children.
• Procedures and practices for maintaining classroom and playground safety.
• Administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping, filing, and filing system practices and procedures.
• Organization and coordination of childcare services at a community college.
• Principles and practices of early childhood education and development.
• Health and nutritional needs of young children.
• Instructional methods, programs, philosophies, and theories; applicable laws, rules and regulations.

• Computer software programs, applications, databases, and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of the assignment.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Record-keeping, filing, file sharing, and filing system methods and techniques.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Ability to

• Independently perform the essential responsibilities of the position.
• Instruct and encourage learning in infant, toddle, and/or preschool-aged children in a learning laboratory classroom setting.
• Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Observe and document child development, behavior, and health.
• Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound judgement within the area of assignment.
• Organize and maintain confidential student records and files.
• Communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Use tact, discretion, courtesy, and patience in dealing with sensitive and difficult individuals and situations.
• Organize, coordinate, and oversee the operations and activities of a Children’s Center for pre-school children.
• Organize, schedule and coordinate programs, staff, and equipment.
• Communicate effectively with parents, students, staff, administrators, and people of various economic and ethnic backgrounds.
• Operate a Children’s Center to serve the educational, health and social needs of pre-school children.
• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet schedules and timelines.
• Work independently with little direction; meet schedules and timelines.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Update and maintain records, files, file sharing, and filing systems.
• Extract data, compile, generate, and prepare a variety of standard and ad-hoc reports.
• Utilize computer software programs, applications, and databases; computer hardware and peripheral equipment related to the area of assignment.
• Communicate with students, staff, and the public in person and via a variety of communication modalities using various technology resources.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others encountered during the course of work.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related discipline; AND
• Two (2) years of experience in a supervisory and teaching capacity in a childcare or pre-school program; preferably in a community college child development program;
• Or, any combination of education and experience which would provide the required qualifications for the position.

Director Permit-Child Development Center from the CA Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Master’s degree. Experience with early childcare management and state funded grant programs, grant proposals and accreditation.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employees work in a Children’s Center environment/classroom setting, noise level is occasionally moderately loud; work includes indoor and outdoor environment; subject to stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 pounds; subject to exposure to communicable diseases.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel, operate personal computers and other standard office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic shades and colors and the ability to adjust focus.
Employees are frequently required to walk and stand; subject to stooping, pushing, pulling, bending, carrying, and lifting equipment and children up to 50 pounds.

Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this class, incumbents are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data; use math and mathematical reasoning; analyze and solve problems; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with District, students, vendors and others encountered in the course of work, some of whom are dissatisfied or abusive.

Applications are currently being accepted for Child Development Center Coordinator. This is a Full-Time 100%, 12-month position.

Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.

Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.