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 is 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
Job Details:
Salary: Ranges from $36K to $50K
Scheduling: Monday through Friday / 6 AM to 6 PM
Location: Norfolk, Virginia
Expected Start Date: July 2021
Reports to: Curriculum and Program Director
Lead Teacher
The Lead Teacher works to meet the emotional, social, physical, and cognitive needs of each child in the group; establishes and maintains a safe and child-oriented classroom environment; trains and supervises assigned assistant teachers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following general areas:
- Implementation of those aspects of the State Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers, National Accreditation standards, and local, state, federal health and safety standards, which apply to position or classroom.
- Implementation of center and agency policies, procedures, goals, and philosophy.
- Maintenance of accurate and timely reports, paperwork, and records on all children, including their attendance, behavior, accidents, assessments and evaluations, health, and all aspects of their development.
- Assumption of responsibility with minimal supervision; reliability; flexibility; has a positive, supportive attitude toward both children and adults.
- Dependable in attendance and maintains confidentiality.
- Has professional appearance that allows for participation with children and adheres to health and safety standards.
- Works cooperatively with staff and management.
- Supports cultural differences.
- Builds trust and rapport with children.
- Fosters their development of a positive self-concept.
- Encourages independence and development of self-control.
- Respectful of the child.
- Considers the needs of the individual child.
- Models appropriate behaviors and attitudes.
Hourly $10-$13.50 to start depending upon experience/ education, or combination of both
Benefits include:
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Employee paid life insurance
- 403(b) Pension plan
- Tuition Discount
- Generous PTO Package
- Fun- team oriented work environment!
- Professional Development Assistance
- Schedule: Monday to Friday
Requirements:
- 1 or more years’ experience working with children, and at least 4 credits in Early Childhood Education, and/ or a CDA
- Must obtain a negative TB skin test or chest x-ray; obtain a doctor’s statement indicating no evidence of contagious diseases; the ability to lift 40 pounds without restrictions; pass a State and Federal Criminal Check and Child Abuse Registry Check; visually and auditorily supervise children. This position must possess dependable transportation. A valid driver’s license is preferred and may be required.
Assistant Teacher
About Children’s Harbor
Children’s Harbor began shaping young minds in 1911. We have helped thousands of young people gain confidence and leadership qualities by providing an elevated preschool education and instilling strong creative and cognitive skills. We consider ourselves to be a leader in the early-care and education industry, particularly here in Hampton Roads.
Requirements:
Who You Are
You are someone who is passionate about working with students of diverse backgrounds and is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Understands the importance of education in building a more equitable world; and enjoys working with children!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist the lead teacher with activities, learning modules and ensures safety of children
- Also provide individual assistance to children in small groups to ensure an understanding of concepts
Support the mission, vision, and core values of Children’s Harbor
Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 months experience working with students as a teacher assistant/ teacher, student teacher, or an associates degree in ECE.
- Understanding of child development and various learning styles
- Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
Hourly starting range $9.25-$11.50 depending upon experience/ education, or a combination of both
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical and dental
- Retirement 403(b) plan
- School tuition benefit
- Generous PTO
Children’s Harbor is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Children’s Harbor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call 757-397-2981 or email our hiring manager, Nichole Williams: nichole@childrensharbor.cc