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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Supervises and evaluates staff, and 15-20 undergraduate and graduate student employees. Mentors and provides professional development for staff.

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.

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.