Job Details

Description

 

The Family Discovery Center (Rockville) is a free, multi-generational family literacy and child development education program for families with children up to age four.

General Summary:  

  • Oversees all aspects of the Child Development Program to address the specific developmental needs of the child and promote school readiness. 
  • Supervises Child Development Program Staff and implements policies and procedures to ensure quality systems are in place in accordance with state regulations, quality standards and grant requirements.  
  • Work hours may include some evening hours to accommodate programming schedule. 

Required:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education, child development or related field.  Must have minimum of one year supervisory experience.
  • Must have experience working with young children from birth to age three and demonstrate a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and child development.
  • Must demonstrate a commitment and ability to serve a diverse community including low-income, English language learners, and children with special needs or challenging behaviors. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.
  • Must have ability to get up and down off the floor and lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be computer proficient

Qualifications

Behaviors

 

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them

Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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