Day Care Director-Center for Learning and Belonging at Achieving True Self

Director-Center for Learning and Belonging at Achieving True Self- Irwin, PA. 

The Center for Learning and Belonging is seeking a Day Care Director who wants to make a big impact in the lives of young children we are proud to care for each and every day.

The Director of the Center of Learning and Belonging is responsible for the effective functioning of the daycare facility, as well as staff.  This position will be responsible for maintaining a safe and fun environment for children and maintaining the safety of the facility for children’s use.  The Director of the Center of Learning and Belonging immediately reports any concerns to the children’s parents and guardians if any should arise.  You will be an important part of a thriving and collaborative team that is always open to new ideas. If you want to love to come to work everyday, CLB is the home for you!

What are the benefits of working with the Center for Learning and Belonging at Achieving True Self?

• Competitive salary.
• Full-time, exempt position.
• Bi-weekly paydays.
• Paid time off.
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement options with employer match, and employee assistance programs.
• Supplemental insurance to include short term disability options for those that qualify.
• We “Hire to Retire” providing you with the tools necessary to grow with Achieving True Self. Tuition discounts, college and university partnerships, and continued education and supervision opportunities. 
• A company that strives for work/life balance.

The best perk we can offer is to provide you with a chance to make a difference in young lives knowing that the early years are important for laying the foundation for a child’s future, all while working with talented and dedicated people who love what they do.

What are the responsibilities of the Director of the Center for Learning and Belonging?

• Plans and develops daily program activities.
• Hires and trains new daycare staff.
• Assists and coordinates the activities and duties of all daycare staff including group supervisor, assistant group supervisors, and daycare aides.
• Assists with maintaining the well-being of children under their care.
• Ensures the daycare facility is safe and well maintained including checking safety equipment, removing hazards, and ensures facility is always clean and orderly.
• Markets and promotes awareness of the facility and available services.
• Meets with parents and staff to discuss and learning or behavior issues.
• Maintains general responsibility for the facility.
• Administers facility finances, personnel, maintenance, meal planning and preparation.
• Manages programs facilities and objectives.
• Designates duties and responsibilities to staff in directors’ absence.
• Performs written evaluations of staff.
• Attends and participates in daily/weekly/monthly team meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Center of Learning and Belonging. 

What are the qualifications needed for a Director? 

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field and 1 year of experience working with children.
• A Bachelor’s degree with 30 credits from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field and 2 year of experience with children.
• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field and 3 years of experience with children.
• An Associate’s degree with 30 credits from an accredited college or university in early childhood, child development, special education, elementary education, or a human services field with 4 years of experience with children.
• Strong ability to multi-task and problem-solve. 
• Good organization, communication, and attention to detail. 
• Positive, friendly attitude. 
• Must be flexible and adaptable to rapid changes in the daily work environment and be resourceful in solving problems. 

Who is ATS, and What is our Mission?

Achieving True Self is passionately cultivating and inspiring growth through the delivery of evidenced based treatment to assist individuals, families, organizations and their surrounding communities to achieve their self-defined goals. Through a supportive organizational culture focused on developing and retaining team members, we are determined to change the world by instilling hope and helping each person whose life we touch achieve their truest self.

Achieving True Self is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that celebrates differences and thrives on diversity. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of their age, ancestry, color, citizenship status, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, orientation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any protected category or characteristic prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Achieving True Self is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.