Director of the Infant Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

As the Director of the Infant Center at A Child’s Place you will be instrumental in helping young children explore, discover and navigate the world around them. ACP is seeking an experienced, nurturing and enthusiastic Director to foster a well organized and welcoming environment that operates smoothly and seamlessly for our children and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Growth of enrollment in the Infant Center; schedule and give tours.
• Work cohesively and communicate with the Director of our Early Learning Center regarding the enrollment and transition of children from the Infant Center to the Early Learning Center.
• Work with Executive Director and Human Resources on staffing needs of the center (enrollment, enrollment projections, hiring, etc.).
• Assist in the interview process of potential hires.
• Assist in training all new staff according to DHS, Keystone Stars and ACP requirements.
• Work in the classrooms as a teacher to maintain proper ratios either on a short-term or long-term basis.
• Cover breaks for staff as necessary.
• Lead monthly staff meetings to discuss upcoming events, center issues/concerns, and corporate policies/issues.
• Attend weekly check in meetings with the Director of the Early Learning Center.
• Review teachers’ weekly lesson plans and offer support.
• Promote a structured, academic and nurturing atmosphere in the classrooms.
• Promote a supportive team atmosphere that fosters creativity and a collaborative work environment.
• Maintain common areas of the center to a high standard of cleanliness.
• Monitor cleaning/maintenance schedule for the entire center assuring teachers and assistants are maintaining their classrooms properly.
• Maintain the center and each classroom in accordance with DHS, Keystone Stars and ACP requirements.
• Report any maintenance needs or issues to the Executive Director.
• Answer the phone promptly and in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Assist with enrollment paperwork, roll call paperwork and additional classroom paperwork.
• Help maintain all other office documentation in an organized and efficient manner.
• Assist in the ordering of all school, paper and office supplies for the center.
• Be an advocate for the children and families in your center.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS of the position:

• Schedule must be flexible between the hours of 6:30am-6:00pm
• Strong interest in working with Infants and Infant staff
• Knowledgeable in DHS and Keystone Stars regulations
• Infant lesson plan writing experience
• Ability to support and manage staff daily
• Work on a team with the Assistant Director and Director from the main center

DESIRED SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in ECE, Special Education, Child Development, Human Services or Elementary Education *Preferred
• Associates Degree in ECE, Special Education, Child Development, Human Services or Elementary Education -or- enrolled in an education program with 30 credit hours in one of the above disciplines *Required
• Ability to obtain all childcare clearances and additional information for childcare compliance.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds in connection with handling children for child safety and emergency situations.
• Friendly, nurturing and professional demeanor. Ability to be conform to a schedule with reliability and dependability.

BENEFITS

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance *ACP will cover the cost of single-payer health plans
• Dental Insurance
• Short- / Long- Term Disability
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Child Tuition Discount
• 401K

Job Type: Full-Time | Salary
Pay: $38,000 – $42,000 per year