Position Details Position Information Position Title Assistant Director of the Child Development Center Position Number 109764 Position Type Regular Full-Time Hiring Location Stanton Campus-Newark, DE Contact Phone Number (302) 454-3916 Contact Email Address s-jobs@dtcc.edu Work Location Stanton Campus-Newark, DE Position Specific Details Salary $61,598/yr Classification Information Classification Title Assistant Director of the Child Development Center Job Code 5111 (FT), 5611 (PT) FLSA Non-Exempt Position Pay Grade B/C 16 Position Type Full-Time Summary Statement An incumbent is responsible for assisting in the management, direction and oversight of the Child Development Center (CDC). Work includes developing and implementing the program's goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with early childhood regulations (state and federal), supporting staff, maintaining high-quality early childhood education and care, assisting with administration and operational functions, engaging families and the community, and serving as a leader for the Center's continuous improvement. Nature and Scope An incumbent typically reports to the director of the child development center and provides support in implementing program goals and objectives. The assistant director assists in supervising staff, supporting family engagement, ensuring program compliance with Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) and State Funded Early Care and Education Program (SFECEP) standards, and coordinating curriculum and classroom operations. Work includes frequent interaction with children, families, College staff, and external partners in the community. This position models appropriate interactions for Early Childhood Education practicum students, maintains professional communications, and supports the mission of the College's Child Development Center. Principal Accountabilities An incumbent may perform any combination of the below listed accountabilities: 1. Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating program content, daily operations, and polices to ensure the achievement of the Center's objectives and alignment with the College's mission. 2. Supports recruitment, enrollment, and orientation of families and children in the program, ensuring eligibility and OCCL child file requirements are met. 3. Assists with the hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating of all classroom operations, including oversight of lead teachers, assistants, and student workers. 4. Provides guidance and mentoring to classroom teachers and assistants on curriculum implementation, child assessment, and classroom management. 5. Monitors, tracks, and ensures all classroom environments, lesson plans, and activities are developmentally appropriate and meet the requirements of the Office of the Child Care Licensing assessment practices, curriculum program initiatives, and the individual needs of the children in all classrooms. 6. Ensures timely completion and compliance of all required assessments, screenings, and conferences. Oversees accurate data submission, developmentally appropriate lesson planning, and supports identification of developmental delays and referrals as needed. 7. Conducts observations in all classrooms to ensure lesson plans are being followed and presented appropriately, assess interactions between teachers and children, and ensures all the Office of the Child Care Licensing (OCCL) and State Funded Early Care and Education Program (SFECEP) requirements are being met. 8. Monitors, facilitates, and reviews Early Childhood Education Methods and Practicum students with their laboratory experiences including presentation of student lesson plans. 9. Collaborates with the Center Director on grant - related data collection, State Funded Early Care and Education Program (SFECEP) standards, and preparation of state and federal reports. 10. Assists in developing and maintaining effective communication with families, including parent conferences, newsletters, family events, outreach partnerships with community agencies, college departments, and external early childhood organizations. 11. Serves as back-up in the director of the child development center's absence. This includes making decisions on behalf of the Center in case of emergency and addresses pressing issues including daily scheduling and all daily center administration tasks. 12. Assist in the management of fiscal activities, including purchases of supplies, equipment, classroom materials, and monitoring expenditures within the approved budget. 13. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness of supplies and equipment and performing light housekeeping duties for the Center as needed. 14. Performs other related duties as required. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of relevant State and federal program policies, procedures, and regulations, including but not limited to OCCL and State Funded Early Care and Education Program (SFECEP) requirements. Knowledge of early childhood education principles, child development stages, and best practices in infant, toddler and preschool settings. Knowledge of program development, assessment of children, curriculum implementation, and early childhood evaluation frameworks. Skills in writing and interpersonal communication. Skills in organizational and analytical strategies and techniques. Skills in leadership, supervision, coaching, conflict resolution, team building and staff development. Skills in program planning, organization, and management of multiple tasks and priorities. Ability to analyze data, develop reports, monitor budgets and present information to stakeholders. Ability to build strong relationships with children, families, staff, college administrators and community partners. Ability to organize special events. Ability to use applicable technology and software. Ability to effectively communicate and relate to a diverse population in a multicultural environment. Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional ethics, and a respectful, inclusive environment. Minimum Qualifications Associate's degree. Two (2) years of relevant experience. Must meet Delaware Office of Child Care Licensing (OCCL) requirements for an Early Childhood Teacher or higher as verified through the Delaware Educator Data Systems (DEEDS). Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Ability to bend, reach and move from sitting on the floor to standing quickly. Est. 05/04/2026 Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number

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Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 07/14/2026 Close Date 07/29/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Applicant Instructions Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (•). Required Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Teaching Philosophy Writing Sample Curriculum Vitae Other Document Multi Media First Letter of Reference