College of Charleston
Director
🇺🇸 Charleston, SC
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $75K - $90K
💻 Operations
🗓️ December 16th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
College of Charleston is hiring a Director for the N.E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center. The Director manages daily operations and staff, implements policies, ensures accreditation and licensing compliance, and promotes the center's mission to provide high-quality educational experiences for children and families.
Highlights
- Manage day-to-day operations of the Early Childhood Development Center, supervising up to 46 children.
- Administer center policies and procedures; maintain DSS and DHEC licensing and NAEYC accreditation standards.
- Supervise and mentor staff along with 15-20 undergraduate and graduate student employees, delivering professional development.
- Coordinate field experiences and research opportunities, hosting 400-600 visitors annually including College of Charleston students and faculty.
- Develop productive relationships with the Department of Teacher Education, School of Education, College offices, and local early childhood community.
- Required: Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field; 3-5 years of leadership experience preferred; supervisory experience in early childhood settings preferred.
- Knowledge of NAEYC administrator criteria including coursework in administration, leadership, management, and early childhood education.
- Salary range: $75,000 - $90,000, commensurate with education and experience.
- Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, paid leave, retirement, disability, holidays, bus service, tuition assistance, and employee assistance program.
- Position reports to the Early Childhood Development department and supports collaboration with various campus units and the early childhood community.
Director Full Description
Director
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Posting Details
POSTING INFORMATION
Internal Title | Director
Position Type | Unclassified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Administration
Pay Band |
Level |
Department | Early Childhood Development
Job Purpose | The Director of the N.E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) manages day-to-day operations and staff, administers the Center’s policies and procedures, ensures the necessary accreditation and licensing, and facilitates the program mission to ensure a fulfilling experience is being offered to the Center’s children and their families.
Minimum Requirements | Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, is required. 3-5 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, child development, or a similar field, is highly preferred. Supervisory experience in an early educational setting is also highly preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) administrator criteria: has at least a baccalaureate degree and has at least 9 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, and management (which can be in school administration, business management, communication, technology, early childhood management or administration, or some combination of these areas) and has at least 24 credit-bearing hours of specialized college level course work in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education that encompasses child development and children’s learning from birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; the practices of observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning processes; and professional practices and development.
• Set and implement administrative policies
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the center
• Supervise and mentor staff
• Ensure continued high-quality educational experiences
• Maintain licensing by DSS and DHEC
• Maintain NAEYC accreditation standards
• Maintain currency in the field of early childhood education
• Coordinate field experience and research opportunities for College of Charleston students and faculty
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with the Department of Teacher Education, the School of Education, the College, and the early childhood community.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$75,000 - $90,000
Posting Date | 11/11/2025
Closing Date | 01/15/2026
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2025149
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17378
Position Type | Unclassified
Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration | Administration
Pay Band |
Level |
Department | Early Childhood Development
Job Purpose | The Director of the N.E. Miles Early Childhood Development Center (ECDC) manages day-to-day operations and staff, administers the Center’s policies and procedures, ensures the necessary accreditation and licensing, and facilitates the program mission to ensure a fulfilling experience is being offered to the Center’s children and their families.
Minimum Requirements | Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, or related field, is required. 3-5 years of leadership experience in early childhood education, child development, or a similar field, is highly preferred. Supervisory experience in an early educational setting is also highly preferred. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities | National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) administrator criteria: has at least a baccalaureate degree and has at least 9 credit-bearing hours of specialized college-level course work in administration, leadership, and management (which can be in school administration, business management, communication, technology, early childhood management or administration, or some combination of these areas) and has at least 24 credit-bearing hours of specialized college level course work in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education that encompasses child development and children’s learning from birth through kindergarten; family and community relationships; the practices of observing, documenting, and assessing young children; teaching and learning processes; and professional practices and development.
• Set and implement administrative policies
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the center
• Supervise and mentor staff
• Ensure continued high-quality educational experiences
• Maintain licensing by DSS and DHEC
• Maintain NAEYC accreditation standards
• Maintain currency in the field of early childhood education
• Coordinate field experience and research opportunities for College of Charleston students and faculty
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with the Department of Teacher Education, the School of Education, the College, and the early childhood community.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Special Instructions to Applicants | Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.
All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.
Salary | *$75,000 - $90,000
Posting Date | 11/11/2025
Closing Date | 01/15/2026
Benefits | Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision Life Insurance Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental Retirement Long Term Disability Paid Holidays Free CARTA Bus Service Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Full Benefits Package – Click Here
Open Until Filled | No
Posting Number | 2025149
EEO Statement | The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/17378
Job Duties
Activity | Manages the day-to-day operations of the ECDC, which supervises up to 46 children at one time. Administers policies and procedures for staff. Coordinates field experiences and research opportunities by hosting 400-600 visitors per year, including College of Charleston students, faculty, education leaders, and local teachers. Maintains licensing and NAEYC accreditation, and educates staff as standards are updated.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 60Activity | Supervises and evaluates staff, and 15-20 undergraduate and graduate student employees. Mentors and provides professional development for staff.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | Establishes productive relationships with the Department of Teacher Education, the SOE, other College offices (Public Safety, IT, Physical Plant, Sustainability, and Career Center), and the early childhood community to advance the center’s mission and promote the center as a model for high quality early childhood education in the local community and beyond. Attends meetings hosted by the SOE, meets regularly with SOE leadership. Actively cultivates relationships through teaching, service on committees and other boards, participation in community-wide initiatives focused on early childhood education, grant writing, and/or other projects.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 20Activity | Develops and conducts appropriate professional development for ECDC staff based on identified areas of need in an effort to meet or exceed licensing and accreditation requirements. Collaborates with staff and other community members to provide workshops for ECDC families based on needs of the group.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 60Activity | Supervises and evaluates staff, and 15-20 undergraduate and graduate student employees. Mentors and provides professional development for staff.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10Activity | Establishes productive relationships with the Department of Teacher Education, the SOE, other College offices (Public Safety, IT, Physical Plant, Sustainability, and Career Center), and the early childhood community to advance the center’s mission and promote the center as a model for high quality early childhood education in the local community and beyond. Attends meetings hosted by the SOE, meets regularly with SOE leadership. Actively cultivates relationships through teaching, service on committees and other boards, participation in community-wide initiatives focused on early childhood education, grant writing, and/or other projects.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 20Activity | Develops and conducts appropriate professional development for ECDC staff based on identified areas of need in an effort to meet or exceed licensing and accreditation requirements. Collaborates with staff and other community members to provide workshops for ECDC families based on needs of the group.
Essential or Marginal | Essential
Percent of Time | 10
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- CofC - Alumni Career Services
- College of Charleston Website
- Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed.com
- Internal Job Posting
- jbcjobs (Joint Base Charleston Military & Family Readiness)
- Job Fair
- Monster.com
- Personal Referral
- Post and Courier
- Public Job Posting
- SC Works (SC Department of Employment and Workforce)
- Word of mouth
- Other
- National Labor Exchange
- CareerBuilder
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter / Letter of Application
- Teaching Philosophy
- Reference List
- Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
Optional Documents
- Sample Publication 1
- Other Document
- Other Document 2
- Other Document 3
- Form DD 214
Email: jobs@cofc.edu
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
General Information: 843.953.5512
Mailing Address: 66 George St.
Charleston, SC 29424
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