Assistant Director of Children's Program

About This Role

This Assistant Director of Children's Program role at Centerville Baptist Children's Program in Chesapeake, VA offers $55,000 – $60,000/Yr to an experienced early childhood education professional ready to lead staff, curriculum, and compliance.

What You'll Do

• Leadership and Management:

  • Support the Children’s Pastor and Assistant Director in developing and implementing policies, procedures, and programs that promote the overall well-being and development of children.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise childcare staff, ensuring adherence to standards of excellence in care and education.
  • Provide mentorship, support, and constructive feedback to staff members to facilitate their professional growth and development.

• Operational Oversight:

  • Manage daily operations, including scheduling, enrollment, and facility maintenance, to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, families, and staff.
  • Maintain compliance with licensing regulations, health and safety standards, and accreditation requirements.
  • Conduct regular assessments and evaluations of programs, curriculum, and staff performance to identify areas for improvement and ensure high-quality care and education.

• Curriculum Development and Implementation:

  • Assist in the development, implementation, and evaluation of age-appropriate curriculum and educational activities that support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
  • Foster a culture of creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning by promoting innovative teaching strategies, incorporating diverse perspectives, and adapting to the evolving needs of children and families.

Support the core values of the church

• Kingdom/Missional: Show a desire to follow God in a relationship with Jesus Christ and being empowered by the Holy Spirit, using their passions (gifts) on purpose to be the presence of Christ in the world as part of the overall vision, ministry and direction of this church.
• Professionalism: Take seriously their duty as a representative of this church in all relationships, and how they prepare for and implement their duties in a manner that shows commitment, punctuality and self-discipline.
• Relationships: Possess a spirit of cooperation and mutual support. It is essential that the public, church members, contractors, supervisees, supervisor, and colleagues see this employee as dependable and approachable. The employee must help other staff and church leaders move together and not counteract the work of others.
• Communication: Be able to communicate their thoughts, needs, and directions clearly to the public, church members, contractors, colleagues, supervisees, and supervisor in a clear, positive manner.
• Vision/Growth: Seek out spiritual, educational and evaluative opportunities that allow them to continue to expand the ministry area that they are responsible for and their personal ministry.

Requirements

• Must be able to work within the hours of 6:30a-6:00p

• Have a passion for children, their development, and well-being.

• Must have the ability to manage in all duties as required by the Children’s Pastor in the event of the Children’s Pastor's absence.

• Must be an excellent communicator, having the ability to discuss issues and topics confidently and professionally with parents while maintaining confidentiality.

• Must have understanding of child development, classroom management, and teaching responsibilities.

• Must have strong crisis management abilities, being able to remain cool and composed in the event of an issue.

• Must remain up to date on federal and state laws and requirements for code compliance.

Nice to Have

• A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a comparable setting.
• Knowledge of child development principles, early learning standards, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with state licensing regulations, accreditation standards, and quality improvement initiatives in early childhood education.
• CPR and First Aid certification
• A positive attitude, flexibility, and a genuine passion for working with children and families.

Benefits

We are a ministry of Centerville Baptist Church and have been one of the longest running programs in the Chesapeake area; 66 years and counting! It is our mission for all children enrolled in the program to know they are loved by God exactly as they are. We lovingly accept children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. Centerville Baptist Children's Program offers preschool, kindergarten, and childcare for these ages. Every child is special, loved, and cared for by our dedicated and experienced staff.

Common Questions

• What ECE credentials are required for this position?

• This position does not require any ECE credentials.

• What does this position pay?

• This Assistant Director of Children's Program role pays $55,000 to $60,000/Yr.

• Is this full-time or part-time?

• This job is Full Time.

• Where is Centerville Baptist Children's Program located?

• Centerville Baptist Children's Program is located at 908 Centerville Turnpike South, Chesapeake, VA.