About Us
Somerset Academy Early Learning Center provides exceptional opportunities to build character, inspire educational success, and construct strong foundations in cognitive, emotional, and physical development. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees as an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic Executive Director with strong business acumen to lead our center. The Executive Director will excel by providing leadership, guidance, and modeling a learning environment where administrators, staff, teachers, parents, and children cooperate to achieve academic success and a passion for life-long learning. As a key leader, you will inspire, motivate, and coach staff members while demonstrating the core mission, values, and beliefs of the Academy. You must have a heart for the needs of parents, a deep understanding of the importance of child care and education, and a genuine desire to nurture all SAELC relationships.
Crucial Must-Haves
- Funded Programs Expertise: Proven experience in managing, reporting, documenting, and fulfilling all requirements of funded educational programs.
- Educational Innovation: A track record of creating programs and innovating educational initiatives.
- Inclusive Education: Deep understanding of the needs of unique learners.
- Staff Leadership: Exceptional ability to manage, coach, and mentor teachers effectively.
- PreK Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of PHLpreK and PreK Programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and achieve center enrollment goals.
- Collaborate with the CEO and others to establish center budgets and manage spending.
- Create and develop strong parent/staff relationships resulting in a high rate of retention and referrals.
- Support the development of all mandated staff training, development, and CEU courses.
- Use your knowledge of child development domains to meet the developmental needs of all children, including early childhood ages, school-aged, children with special needs, and those from diverse backgrounds.
- Ensure classroom assessments, evaluations, and observations are conducted regularly, reported, recorded, and used to foster growth.
- Select appropriate groupings of children, staff assignments, and transitions based on age, development, culture, language, and ability differences.
- Ensure proper implementation of the Creative Curriculum and supplemental materials by age group.
- Support the management of nutrition and meal service for preschool, including menus, service, reporting, and record-keeping.
- Build community relationships and generate enrollment through participation in local organizations, events, and marketing.
- Oversee all invoicing and reporting for families.
- Adhere to all state and local educational and licensing requirements, ensuring full compliance (PA 3270).
- Maintain confidentiality when dealing with all company information, policies, procedures, and records.
- Complete a minimum of 24 hours of ongoing professional development yearly.
Qualifications & Skills
- Certification in Education is highly preferred and considered a terrific asset for this role!
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Master’s preferred or equivalent).
- PA Director Credential Eligible
- Four years in a management position of a childcare facility, preschool, or equivalent.
- Prior experience working with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children.
- Strong time management, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Knowledge of Data Management Systems is a plus.
Required Clearances
- Documentation of a Tuberculin-free condition.
- State Criminal Background Check.
- Child Abuse Clearance.
- FBI Criminal Background Check.
- National Sex Offender’s Registry Verification.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Experience:
- PreK: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Philadelphia, PA 19123 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA 19123: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
