Assistant Center Director

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 and Assistant Center Director are 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.
Decision Making and Problem Solving: Identifies problems and recognizes symptoms, causes and alternate solutions and utilizes available resources to make timely decisions.
Communication: Uses effective interpersonal communication when listening to staff, children, and parents and delivering personal opinions.
Interactions: Builds a positive rapport with parents, staff, and children Financial Management: Ensures all financial reports are timely and accurate with staff hours, wages, and billing for parents.
Marketing: Positions center in community to build awareness and re-enforce reputation and increasing enrollment.
We take care of you! Children’s Harbor has many benefits for you to take advantage of including but not exclusive to: Affordable health benefits Premium dental plans (For those pearly whites) Retirement Plan (Just in case you do not want to work forever!) Generous PTO Tuition Reduction Professional- FUN- team oriented environment