What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Director position at CHILDRENS HARBOR?
Job Description
Job Description
Who are we? Children’s Harbor is a non-profit early childcare center that advocates for access to quality early care and education for all children. Children’s Harbor has been shaping the young minds of children in Hampton Roads since 1911, thus we have helped hundreds of children development emotionally, socially, and cognitively.
Position Summary : The Center Director is responsible for the total operation of the Center, in accordance with current state licensing regulations, national accreditation criteria and agency policies.
Qualifications : A bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or related field is desired. Eight or more years of progressive experience and responsibility in childcare or early childhood education are preferred. Although, a minimum of an associate degree in early childhood education and at least 5 years’ experience in a leadership role required.
Job responsibilities : Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following general areas :
- Center / Program Quality : Exhibits knowledge of components of developmentally-sound programs while providing support and improving all areas of the center.
- Health and Safety : Possesses thorough knowledge of safety procedures while maintaining a safe and clean indoor and outdoor learning environment.
- Leadership : Provides guidance and motivation to accomplish center and agency goals
- Management : Prioritizes time to effectively accomplish necessary and meaningful
results through the demonstration of organization and productivity.
staff, children, and parents and delivering personal opinions.
We take care of you! Children’s Harbor has many benefits for you to take advantage of including but not exclusive to :