Child Development Center Program Director

Prog Admin Specialist I

19211-SW

Exempt

04

295R0801

Tidewater Community College

Tidewater Community College (Div)

Norfolk - 710

$47,500 - $52,500, commensurate w/ experience.

Yes

B-Professionals

Full Time

No

No

The center will be open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Friday. The Program Director’s hours will vary.

No

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 two (2) new Child Development Center Program Directors, one for the Norfolk Campus location and one for the Portsmouth Campus location.

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).

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. 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. A bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood education or related field is required; a master’s degree in Early Childhood education, education or a related field is preferred. 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.

As delineated in the Required Qualifications section

No

Yes

N/A

CLS_1818P

General Public - G

2

11/21/2022

12/19/2022

tcc.edu

Jill Adams

jadams@tcc.edu

7578221709

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