The Director of Early Childhood Education is a full-time salaried position with a full range of benefits, including vacation, health, dental, vision, and retirement.  The Director serves on the Schuylkill Center's leadership team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Guide the growth and development of the Center’s early childhood education program including Nature Preschool, kindergarten, and other programs for young children.
• Manage and motivate a staff of full-time, part-time, and seasonal teachers.  
• Manage communication and positive relationships among the teaching staff, the Center’s staff, families, and children.
• Play a key role in assisting our marketing efforts to attract new audiences.
• Develop, evaluate, and manage the department’s budget.
• Evaluate and adjust the Preschool’s programming to ensure continued success, while working across departments to elevate the Center’s dynamic programs.
• Ensure compliance with all state and city regulating bodies and agencies.
• Represent the department at senior-level staff meetings, all-staff meetings, and Board of Trustee meetings.
• Represent the Center and the Preschool at professional meetings and conferences.

Expected Competencies:

• Significant teaching experience in an Early Childhood Education setting required (and experience managing a preschool, in emergent curricula, and in teaching nature-based lessons in an outdoor setting all preferred).
• An understanding of childhood development, including stages of growth, and how social, emotional, physical, and cognitive needs intersect with learning.
• Demonstrated ability in leading a staff, including hiring, developing, mentoring, and evaluation.
• Experience leading workshops and presenting lectures in professional settings.
• Experience in successfully creating, managing, and meeting budgets.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Mastery of the full suite of computer programs, including email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google, etc.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in early childhood education preferred, Bachelor’s required.
• At least two years’ experience in a leadership position at a comparable education institution.
• Exceptional writing, speaking, and teaching skills.
• Must pass background checks and complete all requirements mandated by the state.