Program Director - Before/After School

The Learning Lamp•Sidman, PA

1d•$17

About The Position

Our centers are open Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Before and After School Programs run 6 AM – 8:30 AM and 2:30 PM – 6 PM. Full-time employees also work at child care locations or our administrative office between those hours on certain days. Apply today to discuss if there's a schedule that can work for you! What do we offer? A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth. Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities. Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more! Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW) Preschool – School Age: $9 per day 50% Off Before and After Care 50% Off Tutoring Services Pay Ranges from $17+ based on experience Our Full-Time positions also include: Benefits, including: PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment) Health Dental Vision Life Long-Term Disability Short-Term Disability Retirement savings (403(b)) 529 Savings Plan Tuition reimbursement Pet Insurance

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or human services and 1 year experience with children
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or human services and 2 years’ experience with children
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or human services and 3 years of experience with children
An associate’s degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or human services and 4 years of experience with children
Other:
Appropriate clearances and trainings: PA State Criminal History Record, Child Abuse Report, FBI Criminal History Report, and Mandated Reporter Training. Clearances must be kept current.
CPR Certification
Physical done within one year prior to start date
TB test within three months prior to start date
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis
Sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time up to eight hours per day

Responsibilities

Site Management
Track parent payments and maintain contact with agency Accountant and Accounting Specialist regarding payment history
Enroll new families and maintain updated files on children
Work with Director of Finance to meet center budget
Work with Human Resources Director and Director of School Age Programs to hire and provide orientation to new staff
Maintain progress records of each child’s growth and development, prepare periodic reports and review with parents
Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, décor and learning environment of the classroom and its learning centers
Facilitate regular staff meetings
Responsible for monthly center newsletters, staff schedules and snack and activity calendars
Complete attendance checklist spreadsheet for each month
Effectively train, supervise and utilize Group Supervisors, Assistant Group Supervisors and volunteers
Compose weekly Director’s Report and submit to the Director of School-Age Programs
Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses and other aspects of professional growth to maintain current knowledge of early childhood practices
Other duties as assigned by the Director of School-Age Programs or other administrators
Regulation Compliance
Maintain appropriate staff ratios with consideration for quality of care and payroll costs
Follow all Department of Human Services regulations at all times with no exceptions
Meet or exceed training requirements for center director as specified by NAEYC and Keystone STARS
Oversee participation in Keystone STARS grant program
Report cases of suspected child abuse/neglect according to PA State Law
Management and Supervision
Oversee training/professional development of staff
Follow new staff hires with a 90 day-review and 6 month review moving to an annual review based on anniversary date
Notify Human Resources Department of any changes in staff and/or their positions and hours via Change Request Submission
Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the organization at all times
Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times
Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in assigned area
Quality of Care
Display a friendly, positive attitude toward children, parents and fellow staff members at all times
Be engaged with the children at all times
Ensure quality of care is excellent and families are well taken care of
Maintain positive relationship with school building employees and school administrators
Treat all children with dignity and respect

Benefits

A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more!
Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including
Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
Preschool – School Age: $9 per day
50% Off Before and After Care
50% Off Tutoring Services
Pay Ranges from $17+ based on experience
PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Long-Term Disability
Short-Term Disability
Retirement savings (403(b))
529 Savings Plan
Tuition reimbursement
Pet Insurance