Fitness Center Director jobs in Chico, CA

Under the direction of the Regional Supervisor or the State Program Administrator, the Center Director/ Teacher or Combination Program Teacher is responsible for the overall management of the center base or combination program, which serves approximately twelve to nineteen children and their families.

Develop a trusting relationship with families of enrolled children and make them the senior partner in helping them to improve the quality of life for the entire family.

In partnership with families, NCS staff, and involved agencies, make and follow up on referrals and coordinate logistics to insure good communication between family and all involved partners.

Take a lead role in helping parents to understand the development of their children; grow their parenting skills; ensure their child's safety; and become more involved in their child's education.

Demonstrate appropriate response to children and families that have experienced physical & emotional abuse, neglect, violence, substance abuse, and mental health concerns and strive to provide resources that address those issues.

Provide appropriate materials & create warm, safe and educationally challenging indoor and outdoor environments for children at all developmental levels.

Utilize all NCS required screening and assessment tools and performance standard guidance to address child health, nutrition, and development and provide effective follow-up on information gathered.

Design and implement with parents an individualized curriculum for all enrolled children based on ongoing observations, screenings, assessments, and parents' desires.

Implement instructional activities, including individual, small and classroom groups; indoor and outdoor experiences; and field trips that all promote language, literacy, mathematics, science, creative arts, social emotional and physical development, and positive approaches to learning.

Create a classroom environment that fosters independence and trust through the use of familiar routines, transitions, and predictable responses to children's needs.

Predict unsafe situations and take precautions; provide child first aid; implement procedures that prevent the spread of infectious diseases; promote oral and physical health; and appropriately respond to emergencies/crises.

Effectively supervise, coach, support and train center teachers, team teachers, associate teachers, assistant teachers, special aides, volunteers, and cooks, if applicable.

Develop and implement effective classroom management systems through clear and direct communication that ensures optimal safety and effective learning for children, classroom volunteers and observing parents; an effective work environment for staff; and appropriate meal service practices.

Promote effective teamwork by supporting all members of the team and model a positive non-judgmental attitude in working with staff, volunteers and families.

Utilizes those skills and NCS performance reviews and ongoing feedback to make and follow up on plans for professional development.

Follow NCS Personnel Policies and other policies, applicable State and Federal regulations and standards, and NCS and Head Start and Early Head Start mission, goals, and plans.

AA/AS Degree in Child Development or related field with the equivalent to an AA/AS Degree in Early Childhood Education required.

Must successfully complete a health screening and provide proof of the absence of TB no later than 7 days following the date of hire.

Physical agility to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds; and children up to 50 pounds for safety reasons.

Must have a current Criminal Record Clearance with current Child Abuse Index Check on file with Community Care Licensing or provide fingerprints and a Child Abuse Index Check prior to the first day of work in order to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance from the Department of Justice.