Program associate Jobs in Norfolk, VA

Curriculum And Program Director

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.

The Curriculum and Program Director serves as a resource and supervisor of the early care and education centers and its programs. They will facilitate training and development for administrators and staff. This position works very closely with the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer to develop a united, comprehensive broad picture of the agency and the programs it administers.

Advanced degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education. Experience in programming for young children. At least five years of supervisory experience in early childhood programs.

Experience with staff development for early childhood programs. Must have planning, financial, administrative, and organizational skills. The ability to create a work environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration among others. Vision to maintain strategic focus, project trends and implement training to achieve results. Must possess knowledge of NAEYC Accreditation, ASQ-3, Virginia state licensing standards and requirements and Virginia's quality rating systems.

Grants-reporting

State and Federal Programs: Head Start Performance Standards, Virginia Preschool Initiative, Mixed Delivery Grant, Virginia Community Development Block Grant, Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5) and another related state and federal programs

College coursework in the areas of childcare administration, child development, developmental screening and assessment, child guidance and behavior, behavior management, infant and toddler care, curriculum development, early childhood special education, inclusion strategies, and school age recreation

Computer experience: Creating and reading spreadsheets, database management, childcare management software, Microsoft office

Data collection and interpretation

Marketing experience (preferred, but not required)

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

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

Oversees:

Program Managers

Corporate Programs Assistant

Center Directors

Assistant Directors

Conducts training as needed on:

Statistics for United Way reporting

Staffing

Documenting incidents involving parents and staff

Interviewing, hiring, separation, coaching, discipline

Virginia Quality Birth to Five (and all other related state and federal programs)

USDA

Summer Programming

Management of Children's Harbor programs

Other topics agreed upon with the CEO and CFO

Work with and support Center Directors on the following topics:

Develop training plans and education development for staff

Marketing to increase community knowledge of CH programs

Financial analysis of staffing and program budgets

Family relations, issues, and concerns

Staff relations

Early Childhood Best Practices

Human Resource matters

Licensing

Accreditation

Staff, parent, and management issues

Oversee quality programs in the centers by:

Ensuring the implementation of the curriculum and its components

Developing teacher competencies

Ensuring the implementation of the Virginia ELDS (Early Learning Development Standards)

Observing classrooms for quality, both announced and unannounced

Developing training plans to address deficiencies

Keeping up to date on current licensing, accreditation, and VQB5 guidelines

Keeping up to date on current research trends regarding best practices

Professional Growth in the childcare community:

Coordinate partnership programs within the childcare community

Serve on appropriate committees to represent the agency

Participate in special events that enhance the quality of early care and education within the agency and community

Assist in tracking trends within the early care and education community

Public Relations, Marketing and Community Collaborations:

Plans and execute marketing strategies

Work within local community and other agencies to establish a relationship that will aid in the implementation of the agency's goals and objectives

Maintain public relations with parents, families, other agencies

Develop and present early childhood programs and activities within the community as needed

Special Activities/Projects:

Assist in preparation of the annual agency calendar

Plan semi-annual training day (in coordination with the CTPD department)

Prepare Monthly reports:

Work with the CEO and CFO to write, review, update, and maintain policy manuals for the agency. This includes a review of the Teaching Staff handbook, Personnel Policy, Standard Operating Procedures, and Family Handbook.

Basic Computer Skills

Basic reading and Literacy

Standing

Bending

Running

Lifting up to 40lbs

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required background checks including sworn statement, fingerprinting and Child Protective Services clearance

TB requirements annually

Performance of any other duties that may be requested by the CEO

Reliable transportation necessary; travel required

Affordable health, dental, vision benefits with additional coverage options

Retirement Plan (Just in case you do not want to work forever!)

Generous PTO

Tuition Reduction

Company Paid Life Insurance

Paid Company Holidays

Access to Training Department

Employee Discount Program

Professional- FUN- team oriented environment

Customary Workdays: Monday through Friday Customary Work Hours: 6 AM to 6 PM