Oversee the operations of various child development centers including the collection of important child development data for computer input; participate in home visitor programs and ensure program compliance with Federal rules and regulations.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in child development, social services, education, public administration or information systems; and

Three (3) years experience in child development or social service programs; and

To include one (1) year supervisory or lead experience.

Experience in management information systems preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

• Operations, services and activities of a child development program
• Operational characteristics of a child care center
• Principles and practices of social services
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
• Methods and techniques of early childhood development and education
• Basic principles of contract administration
• Operational characteristics of management information systems
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations

• Oversee the operations of child development centers
• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff
• Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
• Maintain management information systems and appropriate databases
• Serve as consultant for home visitor program
• Develop various information systems for assigned programs
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including City officials and the general public
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation