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Human Resources Subscribe to Email Alerts Returning Applicant Login Careers > Search Jobs > Search Results > Job Details Child Development/ECE Instructor (Tenure-Track) - Child Development Center Coordinator Category: Faculty Positions Subscribe: New Job Alerts RSS Job Feed Department: 3411 - Business, Design & Workforce Locations: Redwood City, CA Posted: Oct 20, 2026 Closes: Nov 24, 2026 - 8:59 PM PST Type: Full-Time Ref. No.: 3F0085 Salary Type: Annually Salary Range: $93,348.00 - $131,400.00 Position ID: 205937 Share About San Mateo County Community College District: The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. Detailed information about our student population, including student success data, is available on the District's Data Dashboard website. As outlined in our Future Focus Strategic Plan, SMCCCD is at a pivotal point in its work to deliver transformative education, advance equity, and serve as a pillar of innovation and community engagement across San Mateo County and the Bay Area.

We promote a culture of belonging in which every student, staff, and faculty member feels seen, valued, and empowered. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to an environment that attracts and retains talented employees while encouraging innovation at every level. We seek employees who value mentorship and thrive in a collegial, collaborative environment guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who demonstrates the ability to collaborate with faculty, classified staff, students, administration, and community partners to put students and public service for San Mateo County first.

About the Child Development Center at Cañada College Opening in Fall 2027, the Child Development Center at Cañada College will provide a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that supports the growth, learning, and well-being of young children. By supporting early childhood education, strengthening family engagement, and promoting student success, the Center will serve as a valuable resource for children, families, and the college community. Through high-quality early learning experiences, the Center will promote children's social-emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development while advancing the college's commitment to equity, inclusion, and educational excellence. The Center will also provide meaningful opportunities for students pursuing careers in early childhood education to develop their knowledge and skills through hands-on learning experiences, preparing them to meet the diverse needs of children and families.

The Opportunity Cañada College invites applications for the Child Care Services Faculty Coordinator position, a dynamic leadership opportunity for an individual committed to advancing high-quality early learning and care, supporting children's development, and building strong partnerships with families, students, faculty, staff, and the broader community. The Faculty Coordinator will provide leadership and oversight for the Child Development Center's educational program and daily operations, including fiscal management, program planning, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement. The position will guide and support the professional growth of staff, foster collaborative relationships with campus and community partners, and ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for young children and their families. In addition, the Faculty Coordinator will support the Center's role as a learning laboratory for early childhood education students, integrating best practices in early learning with opportunities for observation, practical application, and professional development.

The successful candidate will help establish the vision, systems, and collaborative partnerships needed to launch and sustain a high-quality Child Development Center that reflects Cañada College's commitment to educational access, student success, equity, and the well-being of children and families.

Job Description

Campus: Cañada College General Description The Child Development Coordinator directs and coordinates the programs, services, and activities of the Child Development Center (CDC) and provides coordination with instructional program staff in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) departments. This position may require work in the classroom and other professional duties as required by contract, collective bargaining agreement, and general program and institutional needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification. Direct and coordinate all aspects of the Child Development program, including planning, administration, admissions, referrals, facility maintenance, and regulatory compliance Administer the CDC program in accordance with the standards and policies included in: Title 5 and Funding Terms and Conditions of the California Department of Education Child Development Division; Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing, Title 22; Child and Adult Care Food Program; and other state and federal regulations about health and safety standards, food and nutrition, and emergency procedures Manage fiscal resources, including development, maintenance, and reporting of all state/federal contracts and other funding sources, and regulating agencies Develop, analyze, and manage the annual operating budget and seek external funding Coordinate selection, supervision, and evaluation of staff Ensure program development implementation in accordance with exemplary practices in early childhood education, which are developmentally appropriate and culturally, linguistically, and individually responsive Plan, implement, and supervise staff development and provide leadership to staff, students, and volunteers Compile data for and use appropriate computer software to complete a variety of statistical and other reports as required by the college, District, and state Plan, implement, and supervise a family engagement program that is culturally responsive and provides families with opportunities for meaningful involvement Collaborate with ECE instructional faculty to maintain coordination between ECE instructional curriculum and the Child Development Center program. Collaborate with ECE and other instructional faculty at the three colleges to provide practicum opportunities for students Coordinate with other campus and District programs: i.e., CalWORKS, EOPS, Multicultural Center, and other campus and community programs related to children and families Foster engagement and collaboration between CDC staff and the campus community by participating in college-wide professional development opportunities and events Serve as a member of college committees as assigned Participate in professional development opportunities, activities, and events Employment Standards (acquired through education, training, and/or experience) Knowledge of: The role and purpose of the community college and a commitment to its mission, vision, and values Program for Infant/Toddler Care (PITC) training and/or philosophy Experience in and operational knowledge of California Department of Education's Early Education Division and California Department of Social Services Child Care and Development Division regulations, procedures, and policies Relevant and current laws, including Title 5 and Title 22, as well as other rules and regulations, which ensure that site operations and personnel are in compliance A range of early childhood education programs and philosophies, developmentally appropriate curricula for children across various age groups, and strategies for supporting staff in implementing those philosophies Skills and Abilities: Hire, supervise staff, and plan comprehensive children's programs with families and volunteers Work with children, families, and staff in a child development center Direct a child development program that includes exemplary practices in early childhood education, which are developmentally appropriate and culturally and linguistically responsive Plan, implement, and supervise a family engagement program that is culturally responsive and provides families with opportunities for meaningful involvement Organize fundraising campaigns and develop outreach Grant writing Plan and manage complex budgets with diverse funding sources Fiscal management, long and short-range planning, and community college operations Manage time and work effectively in a demanding environment Effective verbal and written communication Work collaboratively and participate in shared decision-making across SMCCD Conflict resolution and mediation Effective personnel management, including leading and motivating staff, that fosters positive relations and promotes a sense of community Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff Requirements: Master's or higher in child development, early childhood education, human development, home economics/family and consumer studies with a specialization in child development/early childhood education or educational psychology with a specialization in child development/early childhood education OR Bachelor's in any of the above AND Master's or higher in social work, educational supervision, elementary education, special education, psychology, bilingual/bicultural education, life management/home economics, family life studies or family and consumer studies OR the equivalent (see below) Possession of a valid Commission on Teacher Credentialing Child Development Program Director Permit Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practice both within and outside of the classroom.

Licenses/Certifications Current CPR and first aid card (or ability to obtain them upon hire) Preferred Experience as an ECE instructor and/or director of a child development program at a community college Recent experience working with racially minoritized and other disproportionately-impacted students in the classroom, and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusion of these groups within higher education and particular fields shape patterns of participation and outcomes Willingness to examine and remediate one's instructional, relational, and classroom practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized and other disproportionately impacted students Experience and skill with addressing inequity in the classroom and on campus Experience and expertise in culturally-responsive teaching Demonstrated ability to address equity gaps within courses and classrooms Demonstrated knowledge of the implications of the Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) designations for institutional, departmental, and instructional practices Note: If you believe your degree, academic background, or professional achievements are equivalent to the stated minimum qualifications, please complete the Application for Equivalence - For Faculty Positions, an option during the application submission process. The three means of demonstrating equivalency are as follows. Applicants may select more than one form of equivalen