Job Description:
At Excelsior School of Philadelphia, employees are expected to perform all duties required to deliver high-quality educational experiences to children across various age groups. The Director of Early Childhood Education Center is responsible for overseeing classroom environment that meets educational and developmental needs of indiviual children and group through collaboration with teacers, staff, families and administration.

Key responsibilies include but are not limited to:

• Administrative activities to ensure center's objectives and activities are carried out effectively and efficiently
• Supervision of lead and Assistants/Aides
• Maintaing high level of satisfaction with currently enrolled families
• Partcipating in planning and strategies to enhance enrollment
• Maintaining appropriate standards of confidentiality at all times in regard to center, staff, children and families
• Ensuring maintence of ratios
• Requesting inventory and ensuring all classrooms have supplies, furniture, materials and equipment
• Maintaining the physical site in compliance with DPW regulations 
• Participating in plans for licensing and monitoring visits
• Reporting suspected case of child abuse to appropriate agency
• Participating in scheduled staff meetings
• Fulfilling duties/responsibilities as required for successful operation of center

Education/Experience

• Master's preferred in education 
• Minimally Level I certfication ; must complete Level II within 3 years
• Private School may be obtained
• 2-4 years experience preferred
• Proven track record of effective leadershi, strategic planning and organizatinal management
• Strong financial acumen and experience with budget management
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, public relations skills
• Commitment to fstering a diverse and inclusive school environment

Compensation
Competitive salary based on experience. Benfits include health insurance and professional evelopment opportunities