Program Director of Early Childhood Education

About the role

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 of Early Childhood Education performs both administrative and instructional duties. As an administrator, the Program Director of Early Childhood Education supports the College mission and vision by overseeing the day‑to‑day management of the Early Childhood Program. This role 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 Program Director of Early Childhood Education will serve as moderator with regards to student‑instructor disputes, including grade challenges. This role 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 Program Director of Early Childhood Education follows the position description for a Faculty Instructor.

Responsibilities

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