Description

If making a lasting difference in someone's life is a priority for you and your career goals, we want to help you get there. LIFESPAN is hiring a compassionate, hardworking, friendly, and reliable Program Director to oversee, monitor and supervise the daily operations of a year round center and its staff as they support children with developmental delays and typically developing children from six weeks of age until they start kindergarten in a blended, inclusive environment.

Schedule: M-F 8am to 4:30pm

Rate of Pay $22 per hour

Location: 302 W. Broad Street Statesville, NC 

What we do:

LIFESPAN’s mission is to empower children and adults with disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities to live, work and play in their communities. As a North Carolina Pre-Kindergarten Program provider, we offer a child-centered literacy focused curriculum to prepare eligible children, 4 and 5 years of age, for success in Kindergarten and beyond. As a Program Director in an Early Learning Center, you will lead your team in developing individual goals for the students and planning and implement activities to assist them with reaching those goals, ensuring the children have a safe and fun environment to learn and socialize with others. LIFESPAN is committed to helping you succeed by providing a supportive team environment, training, growth and development, and career advancement. Join our team of passionate and caring professionals to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

What you’ll get:

• Competitive pay
• Flexible schedules including full and part time opportunities
• Paid training
• Full time employees have access to benefits including paid time off; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; 403b retirement plan with employer match; and perks galore!

What you’ll do:

• Operate the center in accordance with state licensing standards
• Utilize the teaching strategies and center curriculum
• Develop individual goals for students
• Utilize goals to plan and implement activities
• Conduct and attend IEP or IFSP meetings as required
• Perform various routine procedures such as positioning, diapering and feeding
• Conduct home visits as needed
• Support inclusion and integration.
• Mentor teachers to help build social skills and relationships.
• Complete initial and ongoing training, and participate in staff development activities.
• Direct and oversee teachers and teacher assistants.
• Manage finances including creating and working with a budget
• Build relationships with diverse staff, parents and community members.
• In addition, you may be required to:
• Administer medications. Training is provided.

Requirements

What you need:

• Level III NCDCDEE admin credentials and prior NC childcare administration experience.

• Pass DCDEE criminal record and healthcare registry check

• Pass Drug Screen

• Pass driving record check if providing transportation

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Special Education

• Commitment to achieve competency in required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Note: Current First Aid/CPR blended or classroom certification is required. If you do not currently have certification from an approved provider, our American Red Cross certified instructors will provide you the training.

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds independently (per policy)

LIFESPAN is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. LIFESPAN is an equal opportunity employer.