Education Director

Today's Child Learning Centers Inc. is looking for an Education Director for our Colwyn location!

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An Education Director is responsible for supervising the overall day-to-day operations of their center to ensure they meet or exceed the goals of the company by supporting its values. This position reports to the Area Manager but has duties that work along other departments, including, Operations Managers, Grant Coordinators, PBIS, Facilities, Finance, CACFP, and the Kitchen.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality of Center

• Responsible for the welfare, health and safety of all children and staff.
• Provides leadership and guidance to all staff.
• Work collaboratively with the Business Director to ensure healthy operation of the center.
• Guide the center through the applicable quality assurance standard certifications – Keystone STARS, DHS, NAEYC.
• Meets Center enrollment and operating objectives.
• Submit monthly T.E.A.C.H. invoices.
• Provide tours of the center to prospective parents looking for care and manage the enrollment process with new and returning families including PA Pre-K Counts, Head Start, Infant Toddler program, Early Head Start.
• Ensure proper staffing of the center to maintain compliance with ratios and staffing needs, including covering for staff as needed.
• Ensure that Centers adhere to Today’s Child Learning Centers and Warwick Child Care Center policies, procedures, and brand assurance standards.
• Implement emergency and risk management procedures (Fire, tornado, building security, earthquake, etc.).
• Order classroom and center supplies based on FTE and manage expenses associated with center.
• Works collaboratively with the other departments:
• Food Program Director – Support in complying with CACFP record keeping and requirements.
• Facilities Department – To maintain safety and security of center facility.
• Grant Coordinator– To maintain program compliance and maximize student achievement.

Local, State and Federal Rules and Regulations

• Ensures compliance to all regulatory agency policies and practices including but not limited to: DHS, EHS, Head Start, Keystone Stars, Infant Toddler Contracted Slot Program and NAEYC.
• Maintain readiness for all inspections including building, classroom and staff file requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all grant partner policies and procedures including Pre-K Counts, Early Head Start, Head Start, and Infant Toddler Contracted Slot Program (ITCSP).
• Attend partner meetings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local health department regulations and policies.

Families and Community

• Be responsive and respectful of all families cultural and ethnic backgrounds as well as differing abilities. Support parents as valued partners in the educational process.
• Be accessible to parents, children, staff, and supervisors at any time and day as needed and establish effective communication using multiple communication methods – in-person, email, phone, written form.
• Participate in marketing events, open houses, back to school nights, conferences, parent committee, community fairs, and other community and center events.
• Establish relationships with the local school districts, local community leaders, and local educational resources.

Talent & Performance Management

• Collaborate with direct supervisor during individual feedback sessions to discuss performance and professional development goals.
• Contribute to an engaged and high morale team setting.
• Responsible for training, mentoring, and supervising all center personnel.
• Ensure staff maintain up-to-date required Professional Development plan and training hours.
• Evaluate personnel and maintain accurate staff files. Conduct yearly employee evaluations, 30/60/90-day evaluations, and employee improvement plans.
• Observe staff daily to ensure implementation of curriculum, policies, and practices.
• Be available to staff for consultation and advice. Ability to evaluate ethical and moral dilemmas based on a professional code of ethics.
• Conduct monthly staff meetings.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• A minimum of two years of management experience.
• A PA Director’s Credential.
• Maintain up-to-date required Professional Development plan and training hours.
• Able to communicate effectively via the telephone, in writing, and in person.
• Able to complete work independently.
• Able to solve complex, non-routine problems.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs., sit, bend, and stand.

Requirements

• Health Assessment and TB Test
• FBI - Criminal History Report
• PATCH – Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance
• NSOR - National Sex Offender Registry Clearance
• Out of State Clearances if applicable based on State of residency within the last 5 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• management: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35,000 - $50,000