Director of Hayes Child Development Center
Apply NowCompany: Clover Park Technical College
Location: Lakewood, WA 98499
Description:
Salary: $91,072.00 Annually
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 2526A07
Direct Report Unit: Student Success
Department: Hayes Development Center
Opening Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date: 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Position Objective
The Director of Hayes Child Development Center is responsible for the daily operations and management of the Hayes Child Development Center to include the safety and welfare of children and staff, ensure implementation of high-quality education, and provide an instructional atmosphere for work study and practicum students through partnership with Clover Park Technical College's Early Care and Education Program. The Director will oversee the implementation and standards for the ECEAP program to support low-income families through resources and individualized partnerships.
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)
Duty: Manage and oversee staff at Hayes Child Development Center, including staff, work-study, and practicum students.
Tasks Include:
Duty: Oversee the daily operational needs of Hayes Child Development Center and program components.
Tasks Include:
Duty: Oversee all aspects including the implementation and compliance for the ECEAP Grant.
Tasks Include:
Duty: Prepare and monitor multiple budgets and provide fiscal planning.
Tasks Include:
Duty: Maintain ongoing communication with all constituents, including current and potential families, CPTC Faculty, staff and students, and community members.
Tasks Include:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Application Instructions
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
Supplemental InformationAt this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
Land Acknowledgement StatementWe acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit
Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges
There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees which engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.
Our HistoryClover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA. Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting .
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
Clover Park Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries please contact Title IX coordinator James Neblett, Associate Vice President for Human Resources & Culture, 253-589-5533, ; or Section 504/disability coordinator Sarah Addington, Manager of Student Disability Services, 253-589-5755, All offices are located in Building 17, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499.
Accessibility Statement
As part of our commitment to equal opportunity, we strive to promote an accessible workplace for all employees, not only physically, but digitally. We are working to enhance our accessible workplace technologies, including an accessible online application system. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access or our Career page, you can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources. To learn more about what Clover Park Technical College is doing to promote technology access for all, please visit .
Jeanne Clery StatementNotice of Availability of Annual Security Report: Clover Park Technical College's Annual Security Report is available online at .
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education?
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Which best describes your experience in the use of Microsoft Suite?
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Which best describes your experience in early childhood supervision as director, assistant director, or program manager?
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Do you have knowledge of funding sources for child care centers?
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Do you have a Masters degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or related Social Science field?
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Do you have experience in developing and coordinating parent advisory groups?
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Do you have knowledge of PeopleSoft (ctclink)?
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Describe the climate for diversity at your present or recent employer or institution. What impact have you had on that climate?
Required Question
Location : Lakewood, WA
Job Type: Full-time, regular
Job Number: 2526A07
Direct Report Unit: Student Success
Department: Hayes Development Center
Opening Date: 02/04/2025
Closing Date: 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Position Objective
The Director of Hayes Child Development Center is responsible for the daily operations and management of the Hayes Child Development Center to include the safety and welfare of children and staff, ensure implementation of high-quality education, and provide an instructional atmosphere for work study and practicum students through partnership with Clover Park Technical College's Early Care and Education Program. The Director will oversee the implementation and standards for the ECEAP program to support low-income families through resources and individualized partnerships.
Clover Park Technical College celebrates the many individuals that make up our community and embraces the opportunity to learn from our differences and similarities. CPTC values equity and respect. We seek to create an environment of innovation and excellence that focuses on student success, lifelong learning, and social responsibility.
Duties and Tasks (Essential Functions)
Duty: Manage and oversee staff at Hayes Child Development Center, including staff, work-study, and practicum students.
Tasks Include:
- Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate staff, including student workers.
- Oversee and approve leave requests for staff, leave reporting,g and approve bi-weekly time sheets.
- Coach and mentor staff daily to identify and address behavior concerns, individualized care plan goals for children (IFSP/IEP), curriculum development, classroom environment, scheduling, health and safety practices, problem-solving techniques, family support plans, and conflict resolution.
- Collaborate with staff to create professional goals through observation and assessment measures, formal and informal discipline, agency-initiated improvement plans, best assessment measures, best practice methods, and staff survey results on an annual basis.
- Provide training to staff to fulfill professional development needs/goals.
- Collaborate with Early Care in Education faculty and staff to coach and mentor student workers by supporting class objectives and outcomes, training, and compliance with Center expectations, developing personal and professional skills, and achieving program progress and completion.
- Consult with staff regarding delicate parent situations, complaints, legal situations, staff scheduling and management faculty issues.
Duty: Oversee the daily operational needs of Hayes Child Development Center and program components.
Tasks Include:
- Manage and enforce the implementation of Washington State licensing regulations, Early Achievers and NAEYC standers for all staff, student workers and parents.
- Review, update and implement Center policies and procedures annually or as grants and state regulations require.
- Conduct family orientations to share center policies, identify family barriers and provide them with information and support through CPTC resources.
- Obtain nurse consultant to conduct children's health monitoring, staff training for medication management for children at Hayes as needed, and comply with DCYF, NAEYC, ECEAP and other funder/partner regulations.
- Uphold developmentally appropriate teaching methods by staying current with research-based practice, theories or early learning and articulate within the program and community.
- Create and track program goals for deliverables such as Strengthening Families Assessment, NAEYC, ECEAP, Early Achievers, etc. Collaborate with staff to create and track classroom goals, analyze technology-based data, and evaluate quarterly.
- Communicate with staff regarding building and equipment maintenance, conduct monitoring or emergency drills and safety checklists, and ensure complete work orders for compliance.
- Support classrooms to ensure ratio compliance.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among staff.
Duty: Oversee all aspects including the implementation and compliance for the ECEAP Grant.
Tasks Include:
- Monitor documentation in child files, Teaching Strategies, ELMS, and Child Plus to ensure compliance with standards.
- Formulate a budget for each grant, including an allocation plan, Center service delivery plan, staff informational sheet, and yearly calendar.
- Collaborate with advocates and ECEAP Family Support Specialist regarding enrollment eligibility, family orientation, parent engagement activities, budget expenses and materials, referrals and outreach, team meetings and staffing, CPS situations and DSHS status.
- Communicate with PSESD to address child and family concerns, program support, classroom environment and teacher observations based on class and quarterly monitoring visits.
- Monitor completion of online module trainings, in-person trainings and renewal of expired documents for all staff to include student workers.
- Participate in monthly meetings at PSESD to receive and share information with staff; update policies and procedures as needed.
Duty: Prepare and monitor multiple budgets and provide fiscal planning.
Tasks Include:
- Formulate, monitor, and reconcile the Center's budgets, including employee salaries/benefits, food costs, supplies, and equipment.
- Maintain accounts receivable and coordinated with the finance department regarding Hayes's parent accounts including fee adjustments and collection.
- Tracked and maintained DSHS subsidy for families, completed monthly invoicing, payments, collection, and termination.
- Reconcile monthly expenses to include Center ECEAP, Associated Student Government (ASG) and Foundation budgets that assist student's Hayes tuition costs.
- Develop, submit, and monitor the ASG budget that assists students with childcare costs at Hayes.
Duty: Maintain ongoing communication with all constituents, including current and potential families, CPTC Faculty, staff and students, and community members.
Tasks Include:
- Monitor the waitlist to ensure the process is updated regularly
- Communicate with student and community parents regarding emergencies.
- Review and update enrollment paperwork to maintain required standards that coincide with CPTC polices/procedures, and ECEAP.
- Demonstrate the ability to listen, mediate, handle volatile situations, teach life skills, and problem-solve with adults from various educational levels and cultural backgrounds.
- Ensure program components reflect the Center/campus's diverse population, including all families, to support their individual needs and accommodations.
- Represent CPTC as a DSHS, DoH, PSESD, CCA, NAEYC, DEL, DCYF, and OSPI communication liaison.
- Oversee an affiliation agreement with the Early Care and Education program to receive professional assistance and training for staff and participate in monthly department meetings and ECE advisory board.
- Participate in associations, coalitions, committees, events, pilot projects, and conferences to gain knowledge for professional development and enhance program development and fiscal opportunities.
- Support the Student Success Division by participating in leadership meetings and divisional trainings, communicate pertinent information to the Vice President of the Student Success office and division deans, and develop and track enrollment/retention goals and outcomes for Hayes.
- Other duties as assigned pertinent to Hayes and CPTC.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Education, Elementary Education, a related Social Science program, or a related field with extensive experience.
- Two years of early childhood supervision experience as a director, assistant director, or program manager.
- Knowledge of funding sources for childcare centers
- Two years of experience with Microsoft Office suite.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or related Social Science field.
- Experience in developing and coordinating parent advisory groups.
- Knowledge of PeopleSoft (ctcLink).
Application Instructions
- Complete application
- Upload cover letter describing your skills and experience
- Complete Supplemental Questions
Should you have any difficulties uploading your documents, please contact NeoGov Technical Support at 1-855-524-5627, Mon-Fri 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Pacific Time.
Supplemental InformationAt this time, Clover Park Technical College is not sponsoring H1-B Visas.
Land Acknowledgement StatementWe acknowledge that we are on the traditional land of the Puget Sound Salish peoples belonging to the Puyallup, Steilacoom, Nisqually, and Squaxin Island tribes and bands, and we honor and thank the traditional caretakers of this land. We value the tribes in our community and the impact that they continue to make on our college to this day. For more information about CPTC's commitment to indigenous tribes, please visit
Why we work for Washington State's Community and Technical Colleges
There are a host of reasons why we work at Clover Park Technical College, including the fact that we are part of a network called State Board of Community and Technical Colleges (SBTC). We are proud to be part of an institution that believes in building strong people, families, and communities. Community and technical colleges help people grow their skills and talents so they can become global citizens. Faculty and staff make colleges come alive, giving each student a place in which they want to learn. You can participate in college events, clubs, and committees which engage you, while college guest speakers enlighten and inspire you.
Our HistoryClover Park Technical College is located in Lakewood, Washington. Our college has a rich history of professional and technical education dating back to the 1940s, when Clover Park School District established a War Production program, training civilians as auto mechanics, aircraft-service mechanics, ship-fitters, welders, and blueprint readers. Now, CPTC offers more than forty programs in Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health Sciences, Human Services, Business, Hospitality, Science Technology, Engineering, Transportation, and Trades. CPTC has two campuses: Our main campus is located in Lakewood, WA and our South Hill Campus is located in Puyallup, WA. Learn more about Clover Park Technical College by visiting .
Equal Opportunity Employer
Clover Park Technical College is an equal opportunity employer and committed to principles of diversity. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran.
Clover Park Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries please contact Title IX coordinator James Neblett, Associate Vice President for Human Resources & Culture, 253-589-5533, ; or Section 504/disability coordinator Sarah Addington, Manager of Student Disability Services, 253-589-5755, All offices are located in Building 17, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499.
Accessibility Statement
As part of our commitment to equal opportunity, we strive to promote an accessible workplace for all employees, not only physically, but digitally. We are working to enhance our accessible workplace technologies, including an accessible online application system. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access or our Career page, you can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Human Resources. To learn more about what Clover Park Technical College is doing to promote technology access for all, please visit .
Jeanne Clery StatementNotice of Availability of Annual Security Report: Clover Park Technical College's Annual Security Report is available online at .
01
Do you have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education?
- Yes
- No
02
Which best describes your experience in the use of Microsoft Suite?
- 2 or more years
- 1 year experience
- Less than 1 year
- None
03
Which best describes your experience in early childhood supervision as director, assistant director, or program manager?
- 2 or more years
- 1 year experience
- Less than 1 year
- None
04
Do you have knowledge of funding sources for child care centers?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a Masters degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, or related Social Science field?
- Yes
- No
06
Do you have experience in developing and coordinating parent advisory groups?
- Yes
- No
07
Do you have knowledge of PeopleSoft (ctclink)?
- Yes
- No
08
Describe the climate for diversity at your present or recent employer or institution. What impact have you had on that climate?
Required Question