What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Development Center Program Director position at Tidewater Community College?
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Tidewater Community College seeks applications for a new Child Development Center Program Director, this position is located on the Virginia Beach Campus.
The Program Director provides overall management of a Child Development Center at a Tidewater Community College campus. The program director will oversee instructional and support staff at an assigned center. The program director will serve as an advocate and promote the child care centers as a community resource through the development and maintenance of partnerships and collaborations with community members. The program director will collaborate with TCC early childhood development, Education, and other faculty to ensure TCC students are able to conveniently access and utilize the centers, complete their coursework and expand their knowledge and understanding of high-quality early care and education. The program director will ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and the standards set forth in maintaining a high-quality early childhood program according to Virginia’s Unified Measurement System and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
This position has been designated an essential position. The employee filling this position may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position in the event of a college/campus closure due to weather or other emergent condition(s).
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
- Demonstrated ability to manage, operate and sustain a Child Development Center.
- Experience with hiring, mentoring, supervising and evaluating instructional staff, support staff and student interns.
- Skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and child care management software.
- Familiarity with infant, toddler and pre-school evaluation assessment, and quality curriculum.
- Knowledge of Virginia’s Early Learning Standards.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication and customer relation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver presentations and organize special programs and events.
- Ability to mentor, supervise and evaluate instructional staff, support staff and student interns.
- Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration and teamwork in a student-centered environment.
- Ability to create and manage, and revise a budget.
- Strong planning and organizational skills to include problem solving.
- Experience with needs assessments and strategic planning.
- Professional and knowledgeable regarding current trends and best practices in early childhood education.
- Ability to effectively engage and communicate with families.
- Demonstrated experience working with children and families of infants.
- Experience with licensure and accreditation standards. Experience in managing a high-quality Child Care Center.
- Must be able to meet Program Director requirements for Virginia Licensed Child Day Centers and NAEYC.
- Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License.
- All applicants must have a clear Criminal History Record Report, Child Protective Services Central Registry Check, Virginia State Police criminal background check with finger-printing and be screened for Tuberculosis bi-annually.
- Knowledge of regional, state and national early care and education initiatives preferred.
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
The Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
The VCCS is an EOE and Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Salary : $47,500 - $55,000
