Child Development Center Program Director

Child Development Center Program Director

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Details

 Posting Summary 

Working Title  | Child Development Center Program Director
Role Title  | Prog Admin Specialist I
Role Code  | 19211-SW
FLSA  | Exempt
Pay Band  | 04
Position Number  | 295R0817
Agency  | Tidewater Community College
Division  | Tidewater Community College (Div)
Work Location  | Portsmouth - 740
Hiring Range  | $47,500 - $56,700, commensurate w/ experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel  | Yes
EEO Category  | B-Professional
Full Time or Part Time  | Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-  | No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?  | No
Work Schedule  | The center will be open 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday – Friday. The Program Director’s hours will vary.
Sensitive Position  | No

Job Description 
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

The Program Director provides overall management of a Child Development Center at a Tidewater Community College campus. The program director will oversee instructional and support staff at an assigned center. The program director will serve as an advocate and promote the child care centers as a community resource through the development and maintenance of partnerships and collaborations with community members. The program director will collaborate with TCC early childhood development, Education, and other faculty to ensure TCC students are able to conveniently access and utilize the centers, complete their coursework and expand their knowledge and understanding of high-quality early care and education. The program director will ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and the standards set forth in maintaining a high-quality early childhood program according to Virginia’s Unified Measurement System and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

The Tidewater Community College Child Development Center, Portsmouth Campus is an ECCE Site for the FY26 Mixed Delivery program. The Virginia Early Childhood Foundation’s (VECF) Mixed Delivery program provides public funding for ECCE services for eligible children, birth to five years old. The program helps address the growing demand for publicly funded ECCE services by private providers that meet the varied needs and preferences of families who want full-day, year-round ECCE services for their children. The ECCE Site will work with the Ready Region Lead Agency to ensure compliance with all guidelines and requirements of Mixed Delivery as outlined by the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and the Virginia Department of Education.

This position has been designated an essential position. The employee filling this position may be required to report to work or otherwise fulfill the responsibilities of the position in the event of a college/campus closure due to weather or other emergent condition(s).

This is a restricted funded position.
Special Assignments  | May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications  | Demonstrated ability to manage, operate and sustain a Child Development Center. Experience with hiring, mentoring, supervising and evaluating instructional staff, support staff and student interns. Skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and child care management software. Familiarity with infant, toddler and pre-school evaluation assessment, and quality curriculum. Knowledge of Virginia’s Early Learning Standards. Demonstrated oral and written communication and customer relation skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively deliver presentations and organize special programs and events. Ability to mentor, supervise and evaluate instructional staff, support staff and student interns. Demonstrated ability to promote collaboration and teamwork in a student-centered environment. Ability to create and manage, and revise a budget. Strong planning and organizational skills to include problem solving. Experience with needs assessments and strategic planning. Professional and knowledgeable regarding current trends and best practices in early childhood education. Ability to effectively engage and communicate with families. Demonstrated experience working with children and families of infants. Experience with licensure and accreditation standards. Experience in managing a high-quality Child Care Center. Must be able to meet Program Director requirements for Virginia Licensed Child Day Centers and NAEYC. Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License. All applicants must have a clear Criminal History Record Report, Child Protective Services Central Registry Check, Virginia State Police criminal background check with finger-printing and be screened for Tuberculosis bi-annually.

Additional Considerations  | Knowledge of regional, state and national early care and education initiatives preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle  | No
Supervises Employees  | Yes
Required Travel  | N/A

 Posting Detail Information 

Posting Number  | CLS_3994P
Recruitment Type  | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies  | 1
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Job Open Date  | 09/08/2025
Job Close Date  | 09/23/2025
Open Until Filled  |
Agency Website  | tcc.edu
Contact Name  |
Email  |
Phone Number  |

Special Instructions to Applicants  | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Additional Information  |
Background Check Statement Disclaimer  | The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:  http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

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.
ADA Statement  | The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement  | VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Quicklink for Posting  | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/88665

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