Center Director

Job Title: Center Director
Location: Wonderspring New Market West Center
Pay: $60,000 per year

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations, marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.

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