RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Director of the Child Development Center (CDC) is directly responsible for the administration and operation of the Davidson-Davie CDC. The position reports directly to the Dean of Arts, Sciences, Business and Technology. Working collaboratively with the Early Childhood Education faculty and staff, the Director is responsible for the following essential job functions.

• Provides leadership to ensure the design, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate environments that reflect the value of diversity and the integration of development and learning for preschool children from six weeks to five years.
• Demonstrates leadership and management necessary to ensure that the CDC meets or exceeds local and state licensure and regulatory requirements.
• Understands how to operate within the annual budget to ensure that operating costs are met.
• Provides leadership in recruiting, hiring, orienting, evaluating and developing CDC full time and part-time staff.
• Communicates with parents and partner agencies as necessary in a professional and timely manner.
• Reviews and revises handbooks, policies and processes on an annual basis.
• Manages the assignment and scheduling of CDC staff to maximize learning outcomes for children and budget efficiency.
• Provides effective coaching, mentoring, and performance management for CDC staff.
• Prepares reports and written assignments with accuracy and timeliness.
• Manages the allocation of resources in the CDC.
• Anticipates and responds to change.
• Understands that communicating with staff, families, and/or college personnel may occur outside of normal business hours.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity, understanding, and respect for all.
• Fosters quality, innovation and improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned and supports the mission, vision and values of the College.

Successful candidates will possess:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field from an accredited institution
• Level Three North Carolina Administrative Credential
• 2 years experience as the director or assistant director of a childcare center
• Can obtain a current criminal background check, medical report, valid TB test and CPR certification
• Knowledge of current North Carolina Early Childhood regulations

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development from an accredited institution
• Classroom teaching experience

About Davidson-Davie County Community College

Davidson County Community College is a member of the North Carolina Community College system. DCCC serves Davidson/Davie and adjoining counties with the main campus located on the border of Lexington and Thomasville, and the Davie campus located in Mocksville. We also have three satellite education centers in the area for students who find it convenient to study in a smaller environment. Davidson County Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. (See Davidson County Community College website – www.davidsonccc.edu – Street Address: 297 DCCC Road, Thomasville, NC 27360-7385 – Post Office Address: P.O. Box 1287, Lexington, NC 27293-1287)Davidson County Community College’s mission is to develop minds, inspire imaginations, and prepare students for enhanced career and educational opportunities within a changing global environment.

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