Site Director - Northwood Academy Charter School

About the role

CORA Services is a dynamic and growing not-for-profit organization in Philadelphia. For more than 50 years, CORA has served children and families experiencing emotional, academic, and social challenges that impact their development and productivity. Our mission is to empower children, young people, and families to thrive through quality and compassionate service.

Responsibilities

• Build impactful relationships with children, youth, and families.
• Engage students, families, and other community agencies to connect families to the program.
• Become a pillar in the school community by building and maintaining relationships with school administration, teachers, families, and other stakeholders to ensure program visibility and community support.
• Complete administrative duties to ensure smooth program delivery.
• Create high-quality, fun, and engaging programming in literacy, STEAM, and social emotional learning.
• Create a safe environment for all staff and students through best practices in policies and procedures.
• Grow and supervise passionate leaders into role models and advocates for the youth in the program.

Requirements

• Associate's degree with 30 credits in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services or a related field;
• or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university including 30 credit hours in ECE, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Criminal Justice, or Human Services or a related field.

Qualifications

• Physical Expectations: Walk and stand for the duration of the shift (4 hours during school year, 8 hours during summer). Walk at a pace to stay with a group of children during field trips. (Length of walking varies for trip). Transition between sitting, standing, and kneeling, as needed. Lift and carry 25 lbs.

Skills

• Positive and energetic staff who are dedicated to giving students an amazing experience every day.
• Staff with a desire to grow and develop leadership skills in the education/child care field.
• Staff with supervisory skills and able to lead a team of 5-10 staff.
• Staff who prioritize safety and supervision during program time.
• Staff who are organized and can meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Staff who maintain professionalism at all times.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverages with a competitive company premium contribution (eligible 1st day of the month following date of hire).
• Company-paid life/AD&D and LTD coverages.
• Supplemental voluntary benefits including STD, accident, critical illness, etc.
• 403b retirement plan with generous company contribution after one year of service.
• Paid time off + paid agency holidays.
• Employee Assistant Program.
• Family Planning Benefits (including cash benefit to assist with IVF, egg freezing, adoption, or surrogacy).

Pay

$44,000 starting rate

Schedule

Monday through Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.