Program Director

CHILDRENS HARBOR•Norfolk, VA

11d•$42,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Curriculum and Program Director serves as a resource and supervisor of the early care and education centers and its programs. They will facilitate training and development for administrators and staff. This position works very closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer to develop a united, comprehensive broad picture of the agency and the programs it administers.

Requirements

Advanced degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
Experience in programming for young children.
At least five years of supervisory experience in early childhood programs.
Experience with staff development for early childhood programs.
Must have planning, financial, administrative, and organizational skills.
The ability to create a work environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration among others.
Vision to maintain strategic focus, project trends and implement training to achieve results.
Must possess knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation, ASQ-3, Virginia state licensing standards and requirements and Virginia’s quality rating systems.
Grants- reporting
State and Federal Programs: Head Start Performance Standards, Virginia Preschool Initiative, Mixed Delivery Grant, Virginia Community Development Block Grant, Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5) and another related state and federal programs
College coursework in the areas of childcare administration, child development, developmental screening and assessment, child guidance and behavior, behavior management, infant and toddler care, curriculum development, early childhood special education, inclusion strategies, and school age recreation
Computer experience: Creating and reading spreadsheets, database management, childcare management software, Microsoft office
Data collection and interpretation
Basic Computer Skills
Basic reading and Literacy
Reliable transportation necessary; travel required

Nice To Haves

Marketing experience

Responsibilities

Oversees Program Managers, Corporate Programs Assistant, Center Directors, and Assistant Directors.
Conducts training on Statistics for United Way reporting, Staffing, Documenting incidents involving parents and staff, Interviewing, hiring, separation, coaching, discipline, Virginia Quality Birth to Five (and all other related state and federal programs), USDA, Summer Programming, Management of Children’s Harbor programs, and Other topics agreed upon with the CEO and CFO.
Works with and supports Center Directors on developing training plans and education development for staff, marketing to increase community knowledge of CH programs, financial analysis of staffing and program budgets, family relations, issues, and concerns, staff relations, Early Childhood Best Practices, Human Resource matters, Licensing, Accreditation, and Staff, parent, and management issues.
Oversees quality programs in the centers by ensuring the implementation of the curriculum and its components, developing teacher competencies, ensuring the implementation of the Virginia ELDS (Early Learning Development Standards), observing classrooms for quality, both announced and unannounced, developing training plans to address deficiencies, keeping up to date on current licensing, accreditation, and VQB5 guidelines, and keeping up to date on current research trends regarding best practices.
Coordinates partnership programs within the childcare community.
Serves on appropriate committees to represent the agency.
Participates in special events that enhance the quality of early care and education within the agency and community.
Assists in tracking trends within the early care and education community.
Plans and executes marketing strategies.
Works within the local community and other agencies to establish a relationship that will aid in the implementation of the agency’s goals and objectives.
Maintains public relations with parents, families, other agencies.
Develops and presents early childhood programs and activities within the community as needed.
Assists in preparation of the annual agency calendar.
Plans semi-annual training day (in coordination with the CTPD department).
Works with the CEO and CFO to write, review, update, and maintain policy manuals for the agency. This includes a review of the Teaching Staff handbook, Personnel Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and Family Handbook.
Performs any other duties that may be requested by the CEO.