Center Director (Mt. Airy), Childspace Centers

Posted by Childspace Centers on September 12, 2023

YOU MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE AS A CENTER DIRECTOR TO APPLY.

We are a private early education facility in the Mt Airy section of Philadelphia looking for a committed, energetic, and organized Center Director. We seek a strong leader passionate about quality care and furthering a culture where staff can grow to meet their highest potential. Childspace has developed and implemented procedures to meet all the CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines.  Childspace has a proud 35-year history as a worker-owned cooperative.

The center director will be responsible for center management and oversight. This includes enrollment, program curriculum, staff development, parental engagement, DHS regulatory compliance, NAEYC and STAR 4 standards, and reporting requirements. The director collaborates with the Curriculum Director and Staffing Coordinator.

Skills and Knowledge:
Must have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Elementary Education and at least four years of experience as a Center Director. Please only apply if you have held a director position at another early education facility.

• Confident leader and manager of people able to foster a participatory environment.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.
• Skills to build relationships within the community and with parents.
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Staff development
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Basic computer skills—familiarity with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, and basic setup of projectors and tablets.
• Knowledge and understanding of Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations and NAEYC and Star 4 quality standards.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience—range: $50,000-$58,000.

Benefits package includes:

• Healthcare benefits (80% discount) – (This benefit is only available if you have no more than one child enrolled in the program).
• Childcare Tuition discount (up to 2 children @ 80% discount)
• Paid time off sick days (12), vacation (10) and, personal days (4), holidays, winter break, spring break.
• Benefits: 401(k); Employee discount; Health insurance; Life insurance; Paid time off; Parental leave

To Apply: Qualified candidates can email Cover letters / Salary Requirements to SKavchok@childspacecenters.org.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations, or marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected due to a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent the performance of essential job duties.

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location – 7500 Germantown Avenue – Smith Hall – Philadelphia 19119