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Job Title: Director of The Children's House (PRF #10108)
Opening Date: 10/21/2009
Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin November 23, 2009 and continue until the position is filled.
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Position: Probationary; Range D*
Date of Appointment: January 6, 2010
Location: Minnesota State Mankato, Minnesota
 

 
 
The Director has the primary responsibility to develop, manage and administer a nationally accredited program for a fully licensed childcare facility that provides professional services for children ages six (6) weeks to six (6) years. This position provides services to and develops formal partnerships with children and parents, university faculty, staff, students and other participants, as appropriate. The Director is responsible for the hiring, training, supervision and performance management of professional level staff who direct and provide childcare/educational curriculum's for assigned children. In addition, the Director will supervise university students, in a pre-service field experience capacity, or as a student staff member within the program. This position represents the program, College of Education and Minnesota State University, Mankato to the university community and the greater regional area.

 Minimum Qualifications:
  • Earned Master's degree in Early Childhood Education or related area.
  • State of Minnesota Early Childhood License.
  • Three (3) years of teaching experience with pre-kindergarten aged children in a group child-care setting.

 Other Considerations:
  • Evidence of the ability to lead and administer a comprehensive child-care facility.
  • Evidence of effectively working with a wide-range of constituents (i.e. children, parents, staff, university faculty and administration).
  • Evidence of successful budget management.
  • Excellent skills in supervision, training/professional development, and evaluation of staff.
  • Ability to successfully manage the program's compliance with accreditation and state licensure.
  • Experience with infant, toddler and pre-kindergarten age teaching and development.
  • Experience with family services.
  • Demonstrated commitment to fostering a diverse working and learning environment.

 Additional Information:
Additional information on Minnesota State University, Mankato can be found at: http://www.mnsu.edu.
 
*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Minnesota State University Administrative and Service Faculty which can be found at:  http://www.hr.mnscu.edu/contract_plans/documents/msuaasf_07-09_contra.pdf.

NOTICE: In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to MnSCU's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Application Procedures: To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mankato/default.cfm.
 
Contact Information:
Ginger L. Zierdt, Ph.D., Director
Center for School-University Partnerships
Minnesota State University, Mankato
117 Armstrong Hall
Mankato, MN 56001

Phone: 507-389-5444
TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
Fax: 507-389-2838
E-mail: ginger.zierdt@mnsu.edu