Center Director - Early Childhood Center

Full Time
Lehighton, PA 18235
Posted
Job description

Summary Purpose for the Position:

Provides leadership and administration on a day-to-day basis assuring compliance with local, state, and federal mandates and corporate policies and procedures. Coordinates with center staff regarding developmentally appropriate child care, health, family service and transportation services programming. Implements policies and procedures regarding personnel functions.

Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skill):

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred / Associates degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, Human Development or related field. State Licensing requirements, Two years experience in child care.
  • Must demonstrate strong written, verbal and computer competencies.
  • Must demonstrate strong arbitration competencies with regard to personnel and family issues within the confines of established policies.
  • Bilingual preferred (English/language of majority of families in program).

Position Responsibilities:

  • Provide strong, stable, and participatory leadership for up to 45 staff - solving problems that may arise in routine and non-routine daily operations.
  • Administer oversight for comprehensive Head Start services for children and families.
  • Be responsible and accountable for compliance with all funding source requirements (e.g. funded enrollment, monthly/weekly reports).
  • Be accountable for budgetary and fiscal management and compliance.
  • Submit program data accurately and within mandated timelines.
  • Plan, coordinate, and implement, required center pre-service training.
  • Review and evaluate center operations. Ensure compliance with mandated regulatory agencies.
  • Delegate, monitor, and provide feedback and follow-up for timely completion of assigned tasks.
  • Implement School Readiness Plan.
  • Adhere to established Work Plan and update as necessary or directed by Supervisor.
  • Adhere to PathStone’s Confidentiality Policy.
  • Adhere to PathStone’s Child Abuse and Neglect Policy.
  • Adhere to PathStone’s Positive Guidance Policy.
  • Assist in the physical maintenance and care of center facility such as sweeping, mopping, sanitizing and garbage disposal.
  • Perform other job related duties as required or assigned.

Must have current physical exam, mantoux tuberculosis screening, and clearances.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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