Early Learning Center Director (Full-Time, On-site)

The Director of the Early Learning Center is responsible for the health, safety and quality of education for all the children in the center and to create a safe working environment for our team members.  The Director ensures that the needs of the students and goals of the Learning Center are met by following well-established guidelines of the Department of Human Services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Manage the LC in accordance with regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania while ensuring legal and financial compliance with regulatory agencies and maintain a positive accountable relationship.
  2. Work collaboratively with the Board to establish and regularly update a Policy Procedure Manual to include personnel, health and safety, and other necessary policies for the Learning Center.
  3. Seek to attract a student body that reflects the cultural and ethnic diversity of Norristown.
  4. Hire, supervise, and provide training for staff, in accordance with the personnel policies currently in place.  Resolve conflicts that may arise and take corrective action as outlined in the employee handbook.  Check lesson plans regularly.
  5. Select high quality curricula appropriate for a pre-school learning center.
  6. Adhere to the STARS program requirements including but not limited to:
    1. Write monthly Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) plans on health and safety, illness and incidents.
    2. Conduct staff reviews at least twice annually.
    3. Complete annual Environmental Rating Scale (ERS) for every room in use.
    4. Provide for timely recording and updating of student information in pertinent databases such as Pelican, Teaching Strategies, and Childware.
  7. Establish and maintain a high-quality food program, ensuring that all pertinent regulations are followed.
  8. Maintain student and employee records in accordance with State rules and regulations. Manage administrative functions, including but not limited to financial reports, tuition billing, payments, and purchasing.
  9. Communicate effectively with parents of current and prospective students directly as well as through brochures, news stories, parent handbooks and other media.  Provide for translations in other languages as needed.

    QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

    • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

    Director Credential preferable, but must be willing to enroll in a Director’s Credential program if not already acquired.

    One of the following:

    1)  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children.

    (2)  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children

    (3)  An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children.

    (4)  An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children.

    Special Notes:

    • Must have and maintain a valid drivers’ license, automobile insurance and daily access to an automobile and cell phone.
    • This position requires visual and auditory acuity and the physical ability to ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps among others. Adjusting, lifting up, carrying up or moving objects up to 35 pounds in all directions. Standing or sitting for prolonged periods, walk and work in your feet for a minimum of 6 hours at a time.
    • Required working days are Monday thru Thursday. This position will be 100% in-person at the Norristown Office.
    • Must obtain the following three clearances:

    Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance;
    Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check; and
    Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Check.

     

    ACLAMO complies with applicable Federal Civil Rights Laws regarding Employment and Program Services and prohibits discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, creed, religious affiliation, ancestry, sex gender, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.  Employment Opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the limitations of qualified applicants or employees.

     

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