ANNUAL SALARY
$59,716 to $87,320; $62,953 to $92,059
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Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.
A Child Care Center Director plans, coordinates, supervises, and conducts a child care program in compliance with State and local regulations at a City-operated, State-licensed preschool, school age, or combination day care center; works with staff at the recreation facility where the child care program is located to address mutual issues concerning operations and activities/programs; creates staff schedules and spreadsheets for budgeting and varied reports; oversees the collection of data and analyses as required by state law; maintains the budget to operate a child care program; assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of child care employees engaged in the care and supervision of child care participants; oversees and coordinates the collaborative efforts of staff in childcare group projects; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective workforce; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.
Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity.
NOTE:
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications must be received by THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
Examination Weight:
Interview - 100%
The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, candidates may be examined on the following competencies: Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Safety Focus; Supervision; Responsiveness and Follow-Up; Flexibility; Oral Communication; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: State of California manual of policies and procedures for licensed child-care facilities; specific regulations related to staff, participants and physical environments, such as State of California licensing requirements; State regulations as they relate to all aspects of child care including organizing, conducting and directing play, recreation, and enrichment activities for children of various ages and ethnic groups; principles and practices applicable to planning, organizing, conducting and coordinating recreational activities at a licensed child-care facility; a wide variety of play, recreation, craft, and educational activities, and equipment suitable for children of various ages, interests, and abilities; principles and practices of public relations and publicity; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http://per.lacity.org/index.cfm?content=jobanalyses and clicking on Competencies under Child Care Center Director.
Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of MONDAY, JUNE 24, 2024 and FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2024.
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This examination is based on a validation study.
As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability, and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
Based on City policy, candidates may be required to undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing prior to and during employment in this class.
In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.
Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html