Center Director

Wonderspring, a nonprofit early childhood education organization, is seeking a Center Director to join our New Market West team. In this role, you will lead a team at a STAR 4 Early Childhood Education Center located in West Philadelphia.

About The Role

In this role, you will:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of a STAR 4 center with PHLpreK and PreK Counts programs along with a mixed-age Toddler Classroom
• Oversee the quality of our programs, making learning an exciting adventure
• Achieve enrollment goals by building strong relationships with families
• Bring creative ideas to life in our classrooms
• Ensure our center remains secure and welcoming for all
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partner agencies
• Lead and support a fantastic group of educators
• Maintain all regulatory and licensing standards to keep us shining bright

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or Elementary Education
• PA Director’s Credential, required
• At least 2 years related center management experience of mid-size Early Childhood programs
• Experience successfully partnering with multiple agencies, preferred
• Outstanding relationship builder within community
• Demonstrated ability to manage the successful day-to-day operations of a high-quality center
• Knowledge and understanding of Keystone STARS
• Knowledge and experience with Creative Curriculum & PATHS, preferred
• Must meet all DHS requirements, including current clearances (PA State Police, Child Abuse, FBI, NSOR) and a Health Assessment with TB test

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Childcare tuition discount
• Pet insurance discount

Pay

$60,000 per year