Assistant Center Director

Acelero Learning•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Center Director is responsible for utilizing management, monitoring, and instructional strategies to ensure both compliance and excellence among teaching staff. This position will serve as the operational lead for the center, providing guidance and support to his/her team to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal licensing and standard regulations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a related field required; bachelor's degree preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of managerial/supervisory experience required.
Must have CPR and First Aid certification or required to obtain within the first year of employment.
Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
Must have a valid driver’s license and/or reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Early Childhood Certification or credits a plus.
Experience working in a preschool program preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves as an operational lead for the Center and Extended Day by providing ongoing support and direction.
Ensures all staff and center functions are fully compliant with policies/procedures, including but not limited to effective practices in health and safety and compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, local and state licensing regulations, and overall center functioning.
Works with teachers to implement program curriculum with fidelity and the child assessment system reliably, including understanding child outcomes data and using them to plan and individualize.
Provides teachers with ongoing coaching and support for quality improvement in all aspects of their role and professional growth through regular observation and formal and informal feedback.
Manages the full implementation of all aspects of our Acelero Learning methodology and system of recordkeeping, reporting, and ongoing monitoring and data entry.
Facilitates collaboration and coordination within education team and across service areas and initiatives, including ensuring full parent involvement in the program.
Participates in assigned meetings, events and training as required.
Supervises assigned department personnel. Includes the following responsibilities, but are not limited to: hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and the completion of all work performed by direct reports.
Educates direct reports on all department and company policies and procedures.
Meets with assigned staff regularly to identify and resolve problems, manage projects, track goals, and review work processes and procedures.
Represents team and/or department at meetings, events, and training as required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options to fit your needs
Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions up to $800 annually
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses
401(k) Retirement Plan with up to 4% company match and immediate vesting
Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Up to $500 per year in Professional Development Reimbursements
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling and mental wellness support
Wellness Programs, including virtual fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, ID Theft Protection, and Employee Discount Perks
Career growth and professional development opportunities
Supportive working environment
Average of 5 weeks of paid time off during 1st year of employment
Comprehensive benefits, including 401K matching and 100% vesting program