What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Director position at Lehigh Valley Children's Centers?
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITES:
Responsible for operating a child care center for children in a manner that contributes to their growth and development and is consistent with the goals and philosophy of Lehigh Valley Children’s Centers. Supervises center staff including teachers and auxiliary personnel. Oversees the program in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services regulations and where applicable, Keystone STARS requirements.
- Responsible for scheduling staff to insure coverage and coordinating substitutes if needed.
- Responsible for maintaining full enrollment at center.
- Provides Fiscal Department with ongoing information on enrollments, fees, scholarships, transfers and withdrawals promptly.
- Meets with parents for pre-placement and conducts tours of center which includes completing LVCC enrollment packet.
- Responsible for compliance with local and state regulations and yearly DHS inspection.
- Oversees curriculum planning ensuring weekly lesson plans are posted and implemented.
- Works together with teachers to assure classroom goals and objectives are mutually understood and all activities are carried out in a consistent and developmentally appropriate manner.
- Ensuring LVCC health, safety and child supervision policies and procedures, including determining when a sick child should be sent home, when doctor's note is required, etc. in conjunction with supervisor.
- Encourages and facilitates communication and cooperation between families and the center.
- Attends parent meetings and supports extracurricular activities of the center or corporation.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates Degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field (special education, elementary education or the human services field and 30 credits in ECE)
- At least one (1) year of experience with children
- Obtain Center Director Credential within two (2) years of date of hire
- Supervisory experience
- Computer skills required
- Bilingual a plus
- Maintains appropriate physical & TB testing requirements
BENEFITS
- Vacation
- Sick days
- Holidays
- Personal days
- Company paid long-term disability
- Paid professional development days
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Discounted childcare during working hours
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short- term disability
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
Lehigh Valley Children's Centers is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
