Program Director Jobs in Pennsylvania

McKeesport Child Development Center

Position Description

Title: Program Director

Reports to: Owner

Status: Full Time

Hours: 8 hours per day

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Child Development or related field with one year experience, including supervisory experience OR
• Master’s Degree in Management/ Administration or related field with one year experience. Must have a minimum of 30 credit hours of child development OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with 5 years’ experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience

Required:

• Act 33 & 34 clearances
• Completed medical form verifying suitability for employment
• TB test results
• At least two professional references

Salary:

• $48,000 to $60,000 per annum, based on candidate's level of education and experience

Personal Characteristics:

• Have a genuine liking for children and respect for them as individuals
• Have competence in and be able to perform the duties of the position as outlined by the appropriate job description
• Possess the ability to effectively interact and work cooperatively, as a team member, with people from a variety of socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds
• Must be flexible, able and willing to work evenings and / or irregular hours
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form
• Be self-motivated in increasing her/ his knowledge and skills by attending staff meetings, workshops and reading literature related to the field of child development and interpersonal relationships
• Possess the ability to recognize, respect and maintain confidentiality
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability
• Ability to accept and exercise authority appropriately

Professional Leadership Responsibilities:

• Understand and support the goals of McKeesport Child Development Center
• Serve as an integral part of management team
• Plan and conduct monthly staff meetings
• Act as resource person and liaison for staff and parents
• Develop innovative programming
• Monitor quality of programming, including staff/child interactions, using formal and informal assessment tools
• Maintain a substitute list
• Prepare and adjust staff schedules as needed
• Assure compliance with all relevant standards (Early Head Start, Keystone Stars, etc.)
• Remain current with child development issues
• Participate in professional organizations related to early care and education, in leadership positions where appropriate
• Participate in three professional development activities annually
• Develop staff teams to respond to program needs, concerns or issues
• Coordinate and manage teams, projects and other activities
• Earn a minimum of 24 training hours per year
• Remain current with child development issues
• Utilize formal and informal methods to communicate as outlined in the communication policy
• Provide staff training as appropriate
• Serve as a role model for classroom staff where needed

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Develop the program guidelines, Parent and Staff Handbooks, and other policies for McKeesport Child Development Center and ensure that they are in line with agency mission
• Provide oversight to ensure that all licensing, Early Head Start and Keystone Stars standards are met
• Provide oversight of the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Provide oversight of Child Care and Adult Food Program
• Oversee center operations, providing support and consultation for Staff as needed
• Conduct center tours and intakes for incoming families
• Meet and greet the children and parents upon arrival
• Assure that all required records are completed in a timely manner
• Ensure that children are receiving adequate meals that meet food program requirements through the planning of menus and coordination with kitchen Staff
• Ensure, through tracking, formal and informal assessments and other means, that Staff are meeting McKeesport Child Development Center quality standards

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interview, hire, supervise and fire administrative and support staff as needed
• Plan, assign and supervise the work of designated personnel with a thorough understanding of their job description
• Work with Owner in identifying staff development needs in accordance with program expectations
• Conduct staff appraisals for Administrative and support staff
• Oversee teaching staff to ensure that the classrooms are meeting the individual needs of the children in a developmentally appropriate way.
• Schedule staff and substitutes
• Conduct new staff orientation
• Identify staff development needs in accordance with program expectations
• Complete staff training plans as required

Record Keeping Responsibilities:

• Assure that all required records are completed in a timely manner
• Assure that lesson plans are submitted as required and posted weekly
• Review and approve staff time sheets
• Assure that staff records are kept up to date and confidential, in a locked file drawer, at all times
• Track staff training hours, ensure that staff has opportunity to attend training as required, including First Aid, Fire Safety and CPR certification
• Ensure, through tracking, formal and informal assessments and other means, that Staff are meeting McKeesport Child Development Center quality standards

Parent Related Responsibilities:

• Promote an open, working relationship with parents and encourage parent involvement in the center/ classroom program
• Inform parents of classroom activities and positive experiences children are having in the classroom

Other:

• Work as a team member with all staff to ensure the smooth functioning of the center and classroom
• Serve in classroom as substitute as needed

McKeesport Child Development Center Early Learning Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person