What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Center Director position at Federation Early Learning Services (FELS)?
Attention Professionals!Are you interested in making a difference in the life of a child while gaining professional experience? If so, Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) is the right place for you! We are looking for an Assistant Center Director for Lassin Early Learning Center which is located in Philadelphia county. For a full list of our locations as well as available positions, please visit www.FELSkids.org.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A demonstrated record (minimum of three years) of maintaining a high quality, positive, nurturing and enriching early childhood program and facilitating open communication with staff, parents, and community members
- Demonstrated record of successfully supervising teachers, managers, administrative and part-time staff
- Demonstrated success in a leadership role in the implementation of quality initiatives (NAEYC accreditation and Keystone Stars)
- Excellent written, organization and multi-tasking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Demonstrated success in managing a budget
- Demonstrated success working in a large organization and implementing policies and procedures
Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Excellent benefit package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b), child care tuition discount, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.
We are participating in the T.E.A.C.H. program.
It is the continuing policy of FELS to provide equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other classification as required by applicable law.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
- A demonstrated record of maintaining a positive, nurturing and educationally stimulating child care environment (for children six weeks - five years)
- A demonstrated record of facilitating open and continuous communication with team members and being readily available, receptive and responsive to them
- Demonstrated success in a leadership role in the implementation of quality initiatives (e.g. NAEYC accreditation, Keystone Stars and E2L)
- Demonstrated success in a leadership role in the implementation of Head Start programs
- A minimum of five years of progressively more responsible child care center management experience
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
