CALLING ALL EXPERIENCED ASSISTANT DIRECTORS!!!

Are you an experienced and passionate childcare professional seeking an opportunity to work in a fun and dynamic environment? Look no further! At FELS, we believe that providing quality care and education to young minds is our utmost responsibility. We prioritize the well-being of our staff members by offering an inclusive and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and happiness.

NEW SCHOOL YEAR, NEW CAREER- AT FELS!

As a FELS employee, you will receive a generous benefits package including the following:

• 21 vacation days and 13 sick days
• Significantly reduced childcare tuition (qualified teachers are eligible for additional childcare scholarships)
• Monthly staff recognition program
• Health (Independence Blue Cross!!!), Vision, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance
• Retirement plan
• Free Bachelor's Degree through T.E.A.C.H. and Earn & Learn programs
• Encouraging environment for staff to set and achieve professional and educational goals
• Free coffee and access to a staff lounge for breaks

As Assistant Center Director at FELS, you will:

• Maintain oversight of the administration of all center operations and provide oversight when needed.
• Monitor safe supervision and child/staff ratios to ensure compliance with DHS & FELS.
• Ensure that DHS, Keystone Stars, and NAEYC standards are upheld regularly.
• Assist the Center Director with supervision of classroom staff (e.g. conduct classroom observations, assist with conducting performance reviews, staff meetings).
• Responsible for daily staff scheduling (e.g. substitutes, lesson planning, time-off requests).
• Assist in classrooms as needed providing substitute coverage.

What We are Looking For:

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field.
• Education must include 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 2 years of experience with children.
• Two (2) years related program and center management experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school age (where required).
• Experience with financial management skills.
• Non-profit sector experience preferred.

It is the continuing policy of Federation Early Learning Services (FELS) to provide equal employment opportunity, regardless of race, creed, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran’s status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victim status, or other classification as required by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Please see our website for more information: https://felskids.org/covid-19-response/

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person