Job Description
Join our great leadership team at our exciting childcare facility in the Cool Springs Sports Facility. Kiddie Academy of Bethel Park is now hiring a full-time Director to join the on-site owners in growing a facility dedicated to providing children with quality, educational childcare and providing staff with rewarding work and professional growth. Located in the Cool Springs Sports Complex, our facility meets the highest standards for providing childcare and includes the latest technology and facilities. We seek an enthusiastic, energetic Director to join us in our passion for early childhood education. Note: occasional travel is required for training.
Job Qualifications
Applicants should have Director credentials required by the state of Pennsylvania. Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related fields is a plus.
A successful applicant will have experience managing an Early Childcare facility as well as have experience teaching in an Early Childcare facility. Administering or teaching only in elementary schools, or having a BS degree without the relevant Early Childcare experiences is not adequate experience and will cause a resume to be rejected.
The Director will be responsible for:
Making Kiddie Academy of Bethel Park a great place to attend and to work. The Director will work with the Classroom Operations Coordinator on operations, such as
· Providing quality, play-based educational childcare to each individual child
· Ensuring great communication among staff and parents
· Ensuring healthy, fresh meals are planned and prepared
· Managing inquiries and enrollments, and retaining families
· Staff development and on-boarding
· Administering finances for vendors (AP) and families (AR)
· Coordinating lesson plans with teaching staff in accordance with Kiddie Academy Life Essentials curriculum and special events/programs
· Defining and implementing marketing plans
· Making sure security and safety protocols are defined, communicated and implemented
Having or willing to obtain ServSafe Food Production Certification for being a back-up cook is a plus.
Familiarity with ProCare and TadPoles is a plus.
Benefits
· Competitive Wages
· Healthcare Benefits
· Employee Discounts for Child Care
· 401(k)
· Paid training
· Lunch
· Brand New Facility
· Management/Owner on site daily
Resumes should include phone number and email contact information.
Kiddie Academy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is provided in a nondiscriminatory manner without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, disability and age.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $54,993.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bethel Park, PA 15234: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- childcare: 4 years (Required)
- Director: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person