Child Care Center Director

Lead a Child Care Program Where Your Leadership Matters

The Child Development Center at Timberlake is seeking an experienced, energetic, and relationship-driven Child Care Center Director / Early Childhood Education Director to lead our program, staff, children, and families. This is an opportunity for an experienced early childhood leader who loves developing teachers, building strong relationships with families, maintaining a high-quality program, and creating an environment where children and staff can thrive.

As Program Director, you will provide leadership for the daily operations of the Child Development Center while working closely with Timberlake's Executive Director and leadership team. You will oversee staff, curriculum, licensing and compliance, event, aid enrollment, family relationships, scheduling, training, and the overall quality of the program.

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t simply manage a child care center, you lead people, build culture, solve problems, and take ownership of the program’s success… all while knowing that in child care, the plan can change before your coffee gets cold.

Our Mission

A Loving Christian Environment Where Children Can Learn and Grow Academically, Socially, Emotionally, and Spiritually. The Child Development Center at Timberlake strives to provide a succession of experiences where each child has the opportunity to develop at his or her own rate. Our Director should be excited about carrying this mission into the everyday experience of our children, families, and staff.

What You'll Do

Lead the Center

• Oversee daily operations and take ownership of the overall success of the Child Development Center.
• Build a positive, professional culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

Lead & Develop Your Team

• Recruit, hire, onboard, coach, and retain high-quality early childhood educators.
• Observe classrooms and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Support teachers with classroom management, challenging behaviors, and developmentally appropriate practices.

Support Children & Families

• Oversee curriculum, lesson planning, child assessments, and overall educational quality.
• Build strong relationships and maintain effective communication with families.
• Provide prospective-family tours and help create memorable experiences and events for children and families.

Manage Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) licensing requirements, staff-to-child ratios, supervision standards, and center policies.
• Maintain accurate enrollment records and required documentation.
• Manage staffing and scheduling to maintain appropriate coverage while controlling labor costs.
• Partner with church and program leadership on facilities, enrollment, events, programming, and overall center operations.

Who We're Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced early childhood leader who is:

• Confident, approachable, organized, and proactive.
• A strong communicator who builds great relationships with staff and families.
• Skilled at coaching teachers and creating a positive team culture.
• Knowledgeable about early childhood education, licensing, and center operations.
• Comfortable making decisions, solving problems, and taking ownership.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities, because in child care, there is rarely just one thing happening at a time!
• Passionate about children, families, and helping great teachers become even better.

Director Qualifications

Candidates must meet applicable Virginia requirements for a child day center Program Director. Qualifying pathways may include:

• Graduate degree in a child-related field plus at least 6 months of programmatic experience; OR
• Bachelor's degree or endorsement in a child-related field plus at least 1 year of programmatic experience; OR
• 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit, including the required child-related coursework, plus at least 1 year of programmatic experience; OR
• A qualifying early childhood certificate, CDA credential, Montessori credential, or equivalent combination of education, training, supervisory experience, and programmatic experience meeting Virginia requirements; OR
• At least 3 years of qualifying programmatic experience, including at least 1 year in a staff supervisory capacity, along with the required education and documented training.

Faith & Ministry

The CDC at Timberlake is a ministry of Timberlake Church. This leadership position plays an important role in carrying out the Christian mission and culture of the program.

The Program Director is expected to participate regularly in worship and be actively engaged in the life and ministry of Timberlake Church.

Benefits

Timberlake Child Development Center offers:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement Program Participation
• Full-time salaried leadership position
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established early childhood education program
• Meaningful work serving children and families within a Christian ministry

Ready to Lead?

If you are an experienced Child Care Director, Preschool Director, Early Childhood Education Director, Assistant Director, Program Director, or early childhood leader ready for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

We're looking for a leader who will know the staff, know the children, know the families, and take pride in creating an exceptional environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Apply today to start the conversation about joining The Child Development Center at Timberlake.

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person