Child Development Center Program Director - ECE Director
Acquire4Hire, Lynchburg, VA, United States
Overview
Child Development Center Program Director - ECE. Full time, 40 hours per week, salaried. We are seeking a passionate and energetic Early Childhood Education Director to lead and oversee an amazing group of staff, families, and children. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. You will coordinate daily operations, manage staff, ensure compliance with VDOE standards, and foster positive relationships with families. Your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and early childhood education. Duties
Exhibit and promote a happy, peaceful work environment encouraging teamwork. Establish and maintain a positive rapport with parents, staff, and church members. Actively assume responsibility for all aspects of the program. Coordinate with the center\'s Executive Director to establish curriculum and provide training. Create lesson plan format and provide teachers with resources/tools for success. Ensure assessment of students and related feedback to parents. Model appropriate classroom management. Assist staff with behavior modification. Assess staff training needs and ensure related training; ensure appraisal of staff performance annually. Create an environment where staff can ask questions and share concerns. Coordinate with the Lead Director to regularly review and implement updated policies and procedures. Strategically position workspace and self to be visible by parents, staff, and church members. Promptly return phone calls and email correspondence. Proactively resolve conflicts and concerns of parents, staff, and church members appropriately. Coordinate special events throughout the year that create special memories for the staff, students, and families. Coordinate with Executive Director regarding recruitment, hiring, onboarding for new staff and personnel changes; work with the Business Manager to ensure paperwork is properly maintained. Ensure ongoing observation of staff and related feedback. Participate in disciplinary procedures for staff. Actively seek and complete 16 hours of related training annually; ensure First Aid, CPR, and MAT training for staff as needed. Coordinate with Billing and Collections Manager to ensure timely tuition payments by parents. Ensure supervision requirements and staff ratios are met or exceeded at all times. Review staff scheduling regularly to avoid excessive labor costs. Partnership with church leaders to ensure rooms, building spaces, reservations, furniture, and equipment are well maintained. Ensure staff consistency for children and parents. Establish short and long-term goals to promote the success of the program. Ensure optimal enrollment to maximize tuition income; maintain proper student enrollment documents. Provide information to classroom staff (schedules, pictures, allergy information) as needed. Coordinate with other program directors and the Executive Director to establish a calendar that maximizes services to families. Professionally represent Timberlake Church programs to the community, parents, and other child care centers. Ensure an effective line of communication with parents and families. Effectively communicate plans, activities, goals, and changes across all programs to staff. Provide tours to prospective families. Work as a member of a team with other program leaders. Communicate program concerns with immediate supervisor. Other duties as assigned. Requirements
Education Graduate degree in a child-related field + 6 months of programmatic experience OR Endorsement or bachelor\'s degree in a child-related field + 1 year of programmatic experience, OR 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit, of which 12 semester hours or 11 quarter hours are in child-related subjects + 1 year of programmatic experience OR Minimum 2-year programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity and at least one of the following: • One-year early childhood certificate with at least 30 semester hours • CDA program that requires high school completion or equivalent, 480 hours working with children, determination of competencies, 120 clock hours of child-related training, observation of the student\'s application of competence in classroom, and related documentation; or equivalent combination of education/experience and 12 semester hours or 110 clock hours in a child-related field • Certification from an internationally recognized Montessori organization • 3 years programmatic experience including 1 year in a staff supervisory capacity... • CPR/First Aid and MAT trained, preferred • Regular attendance in worship and active engagement in the life of Timberlake Church (optional/agency context) Basic Qualities
Active Learning Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Leadership Approachable, Friendly Receptive to direction Proactive not reactive Organized Motivated Quick thinking and decisive Knows programs, staff, children and families Confident Experienced with child care and licensing Educated in the principles of child care/early childhood education Resource Management Skills
Management of Personnel Resources Time Management Physical Requirements
Able to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, squat and crawl Able to lift 35 lbs. or more Able and willing to change diapers, clean up body fluids and help with toilet training Spend time making repetitive motions Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls Spend time walking Benefits
PTO Paid Holidays Participation in the retirement program
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Child Development Center Program Director - ECE. Full time, 40 hours per week, salaried. We are seeking a passionate and energetic Early Childhood Education Director to lead and oversee an amazing group of staff, families, and children. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can thrive. You will coordinate daily operations, manage staff, ensure compliance with VDOE standards, and foster positive relationships with families. Your leadership will inspire a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and early childhood education. Duties
Exhibit and promote a happy, peaceful work environment encouraging teamwork. Establish and maintain a positive rapport with parents, staff, and church members. Actively assume responsibility for all aspects of the program. Coordinate with the center\'s Executive Director to establish curriculum and provide training. Create lesson plan format and provide teachers with resources/tools for success. Ensure assessment of students and related feedback to parents. Model appropriate classroom management. Assist staff with behavior modification. Assess staff training needs and ensure related training; ensure appraisal of staff performance annually. Create an environment where staff can ask questions and share concerns. Coordinate with the Lead Director to regularly review and implement updated policies and procedures. Strategically position workspace and self to be visible by parents, staff, and church members. Promptly return phone calls and email correspondence. Proactively resolve conflicts and concerns of parents, staff, and church members appropriately. Coordinate special events throughout the year that create special memories for the staff, students, and families. Coordinate with Executive Director regarding recruitment, hiring, onboarding for new staff and personnel changes; work with the Business Manager to ensure paperwork is properly maintained. Ensure ongoing observation of staff and related feedback. Participate in disciplinary procedures for staff. Actively seek and complete 16 hours of related training annually; ensure First Aid, CPR, and MAT training for staff as needed. Coordinate with Billing and Collections Manager to ensure timely tuition payments by parents. Ensure supervision requirements and staff ratios are met or exceeded at all times. Review staff scheduling regularly to avoid excessive labor costs. Partnership with church leaders to ensure rooms, building spaces, reservations, furniture, and equipment are well maintained. Ensure staff consistency for children and parents. Establish short and long-term goals to promote the success of the program. Ensure optimal enrollment to maximize tuition income; maintain proper student enrollment documents. Provide information to classroom staff (schedules, pictures, allergy information) as needed. Coordinate with other program directors and the Executive Director to establish a calendar that maximizes services to families. Professionally represent Timberlake Church programs to the community, parents, and other child care centers. Ensure an effective line of communication with parents and families. Effectively communicate plans, activities, goals, and changes across all programs to staff. Provide tours to prospective families. Work as a member of a team with other program leaders. Communicate program concerns with immediate supervisor. Other duties as assigned. Requirements
Education Graduate degree in a child-related field + 6 months of programmatic experience OR Endorsement or bachelor\'s degree in a child-related field + 1 year of programmatic experience, OR 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit, of which 12 semester hours or 11 quarter hours are in child-related subjects + 1 year of programmatic experience OR Minimum 2-year programmatic experience with one year in a staff supervisory capacity and at least one of the following: • One-year early childhood certificate with at least 30 semester hours • CDA program that requires high school completion or equivalent, 480 hours working with children, determination of competencies, 120 clock hours of child-related training, observation of the student\'s application of competence in classroom, and related documentation; or equivalent combination of education/experience and 12 semester hours or 110 clock hours in a child-related field • Certification from an internationally recognized Montessori organization • 3 years programmatic experience including 1 year in a staff supervisory capacity... • CPR/First Aid and MAT trained, preferred • Regular attendance in worship and active engagement in the life of Timberlake Church (optional/agency context) Basic Qualities
Active Learning Active Listening Critical Thinking Reading Comprehension Speaking Writing Leadership Approachable, Friendly Receptive to direction Proactive not reactive Organized Motivated Quick thinking and decisive Knows programs, staff, children and families Confident Experienced with child care and licensing Educated in the principles of child care/early childhood education Resource Management Skills
Management of Personnel Resources Time Management Physical Requirements
Able to sit on the floor, kneel, bend, squat and crawl Able to lift 35 lbs. or more Able and willing to change diapers, clean up body fluids and help with toilet training Spend time making repetitive motions Spend time using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls Spend time walking Benefits
PTO Paid Holidays Participation in the retirement program
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