| Program Director of Early Childhood Education | |||||
Company: Danville Community CollegeLocation: Danville, VA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 04/11/2025 Expire Date: 06/11/2025 Salary: 50-75 Job Categories: Education |
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Program Director of Early Childhood Education Program Director of Early Childhood Education Danville Community College developed from two institutions, Danville Technical Institute and the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute opened in 1936 as Danville Textile School, becoming Danville Technical Institute just after World War II. The Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute first began as an engineering division in 1946 and was later expanded to include the first two years of course work for all engineering, business administration, liberal arts, and science majors. Beginning in the summer of 1966, all programs taught by Danville Technical Institute were brought under the Virginia Department of Community Colleges. Effective July 1, 1968, the Danville Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute merged with the existing community college providing the comprehensive programs now offered. The Program Director (PD) of Early Childhood Education performs both administrative and instructional duties. As an administrator, the PD supports the College mission and vision by overseeing the day-to-day management of the Early Childhood Program. The PD is responsible for coaching and mentoring instructors within the Early Childhood Program as related to classroom methodology and delivery. In conjunction with the Dean of Arts, Science, and Business, the PD will serve as moderator with regards to student-instructor disputes, including grade challenges. The PD is also responsible for providing guidance to the subject-area instructors and for ensuring that all required record keeping and reporting are completed in a timely and accurate manner. As instructor, the PD follows the position description for a Faculty Instructor. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as academic leader of the Early Childhood Education Program and maintain NAEYC accreditation. Manage the hiring, development, evaluation, and termination of subject-area instructors under the direct supervision of the Dean of Arts, Sciences and Business, to include adjunct faculty, staff, work study students, and dual enrollment instructors. Assist the Dean of Arts, Science, and Business in on-going faculty development and faculty development planning and delivery. Adhere to, uphold, and comply with all established operational policies and procedures. Pursue opportunities for professional growth including participating and presenting at in-services. Provide instruction with a focus on teaching and learning to help assure students in each class successfully meet all course outcomes and classroom retention objectives. Participate in retention initiatives, campus-based events, and registration efforts. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of Arts, Science, and Business, including developing and maintaining partnerships with transfer universities and colleges. Coordinate with the childcare center on staffing and programming. Work with the childcare center constituents to become a NAEYC accredited facility. Build and maintain relationships with local childcare providers, early education programs and community partners. Serve on college committees and participate in ongoing professional development offerings. KSA's/Required Qualifications: Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, Early Childhood Studies, Early Childhood Leadership, or Child Care. At least 2 years experience working in a related field is required. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to exercise discretion and use sound judgement in decision making. Ability to communicate with a variety of students and community members. Skilled in time management, problem solving, conflict management, cultural diversity, adaptability, and creativity. Strong personnel management skills with emphasis on development of instructional expertise Skilled in monitoring, mentoring, and evaluating. Skilled in communicating college policies and procedures. Skilled in problem-solving and working effectively with administration, faculty, staff and students. Excellent Microsoft Office skills. Proven ability to function as a member of a team within established college, state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to utilize campus resources including software and college learning management systems. Commitment to teaching excellence and commitment to the community college mission. Ability to travel for professional development offerings. Please attach transcripts to confirm your conferred Masters degree and concentration(s) of study. Please attach any supporting documents that demonstrate knowledge, training, and experience for the position. Additional Considerations: 3-5 years experience working in a child care facility of pre-K setting. Previous teaching experience at the community college level. Demonstrated experience in curriculum and course design and development. Application Instructions: Go to https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/83631 to view the full job posting and/or to apply. EEO Statement The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors. Contact Information
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