Posting Details

Posting Summary

Working Title Child Care Center - Lead Teacher Role Title Trainer Instructor I Role Code 29111-SW FLSA Nonexempt Pay Band 03 Position Number 295R0804 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Portsmouth - 740 Hiring Range $42,000 - $47,000, commensurate w/ experience Emergency/Essential Personnel Yes EEO Category E-Paraprofessional 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 Lead Teacher’s hours will vary.
Sensitive Position Yes 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.

Tidewater Community College seeks applications for Lead Teacher position for the new Child Development Center located on the Portsmouth Campus.

The Lead Teacher of the Child Development Center provides overall leadership and oversight in classroom. The Lead Teacher will assist daily operational managers with program oversight and customer relations. The Lead Teacher will assist in ensuring that 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 Lead Teacher 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 ) in their classroom.

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

• Ability to supervise or manager children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
• Knowledge of developing schedules, activity plans and special events for a child development center.
• Demonstrated ability to communicates with children using approved child development techniques.
• Skill to provide leadership, mentoring, and guidance to program assistants and student interns.
• Knowledge of program evaluation using designated instruments such as programmatic rating scales, risk assessment tools (as required), self-inspection materials, and national accreditation tools.
• Skilled in providing parents with daily verbal or written feedback about their children’s developmental progression and/or concerns and establishing goals.
• Skilled in the use of word processing, spreadsheets, and Child Development Center management software.
• Ability to lift and maintain 40 pounds in for the health and safety need of children.

Additional Considerations
Active Virginia teaching license in early childhood education or early childhood special education
Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees No Required Travel
Limited between TCC campuses.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number CLS_3083P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/12/2024 Job Close Date 07/10/2024 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 Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability ( COD ) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx , or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.
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, anEEOemployer, welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, theVCCSis committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
TheVCCSis anEOEand Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), VCCS will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
E-Verify Statement
VCCSuses 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.