Assistant Center Director

Who are we?  Children’s Harbor is a non-profit early childcare center that advocates 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 develop emotionally, socially, and cognitively.

Position Summary:  Assistant Directors will play a special role in bringing our unique curriculum to life in our centers. As an Assistant Director, you’ll develop and lead teacher training from implementation in our classrooms to ongoing teacher training and development.

Essential Functions:  Essential Functions include, but are not limited to, the following general areas:

• Ensure our world-class curriculum is presented as intended and that teachers can speak to the curriculum and what children are learning and complete fidelity checks. 
• Deliver and track new hire training and orientation.  
• Spend 60% of your time in the classroom, coaching, mentoring and modeling for teachers. 
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children. 
• Train, motivate and lead staff and assist center management with interviewing and hiring teachers. 
• Implement and administer the internal Teacher Certification Program. 
• Support your center's success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives. 
• Provide coaching and development to continuously improve C.L.A.S.S. scores for VQB5. (Virginia Quality Birth to Five) 
• Maintain C.L.A.S.S. certification in at least one age group. 
• Track employee training and professional development plans. 
• Oversee ASQ Assessments, follow-up plans, and referrals. 
• Fill in during the absence of the Center Director.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field required. 
• Prior experience in ECE for 2 years, with a minimum of at least 1 year of supervisory experience. 
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and discovery go hand-in-hand 
• Outstanding customer service skills 
• NAEYC/NAC, and state licensing knowledge  
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role 
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors 
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children 
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English 
• Basic Computer Skills
• Basic reading and Literacy
• Ability to pass background checks satisfactorily
• Wiliness to complete TB tests as needed

Physical Requirements: *Must be able to lift 40 pounds

Environmental Requirements:

This position requires working in both indoors and outdoors. Employees must be able to actively engage with children throughout the day, including in classrooms, playgrounds, and other activity areas. The role involves exposure to varying weather conditions, noise levels, and frequent movement. Employees must be able to maintain a safe, attentive, and responsive environment for children at all times.

Children’s Harbor (CH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at (CH) will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. (CH) does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics. Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person