Green Trees Early Learning Center is seeking a Center Director. The Center Director reports to the Green Trees Board of Directors, as Green Trees is an established 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization. Green Trees is a licensed child care center under PA DHS, a Star 4 Center under Pennsylvania Keystone Stars, a Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts Center, partner with the Early Learning Resource Center for subsidized child care and participates in the Child and Adult Care Food Program. The Center Director position is a full time, salaried, exempt role. The Center Director must meet the qualifications of the Pennsylvania Code 3270.35 for a Director in a DHS licensed Child Care Center. Salary and benefits are commensurable with education level and experience. Minimum Requirements: Education and experience MUST meet one of the following: (1) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 1 year of experience with children. (2) A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, including 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. (3) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 3 years of experience with children. (4) An associate's degree from an accredited college or university, including 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education or the human services field and 4 years of experience with children. - At least 2 years of supervisory experience; - Ability to pass all background checks and clearances along with health physical requirements; - Experience working in a facility operated child care center; - Knowledge and/or experience of non profit organizations. Primary responsibilities for the Center Director; Duties to Board of Directors: • Keep Board and Board committees informed promptly of all major issues, including licensing issues or violations, legal or regulatory communications, threats, damage or harm to GTELC or its personnel or students. Provide reports as requested. • Obtain approval for Director's and GTELC schedule and changes thereto. • Respond within one business day to communications from Board members. • Work with Building and Grounds Committee to coordinate building repairs and maintenance. • Insure GTELC and staff compliance with by-laws, policies and procedures adopted by Board • Recommend grant opportunities to Board and draft grant proposals as requested. • Monitor financial status of GTELC and take prompt steps to maintain financial health of the organization. Duties to Staff: • Interview and recommend new staff to Board for hiring, in coordination with HR committee • Maintain Career Lattice demands for STARS level in new staff hires. 18 | P a g e • Maintain employee files • Review/update staff lesson plans, student focuses, staff child assessments and newsletters • Conduct annual performance evaluations for staff • Perform classroom evaluations with supervision feedback twice yearly • Compile staffing schedules and maintain time and attendance records/timecard review • Mentor staff for continuing education • Conduct monthly staff meetings • Assist in program planning, especially for summer camp/days off • Substitute in classrooms when needed and oversee duties in classroom: cleanliness, organization, ERS compliance • Enforce policies for disciplinary actions, in consultation with HR committee • Monitor Individual Safety Responsibility Compliance • Ensure staff compliance with professional development requirements and plans! Duties to Children/Parents: • Provide tours/orientation for new families • Compile and maintain Parent Handbook in consultation wit Operational and Policy Committee • Compile and maintain complete files for each student • Conduct Parent/Teacher conferences -- twice per year • Advise parents on Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC), Head Start, and other community resources • Provide referrals for Outside Assistance Agencies or Evaluations • Finalize child assessments in online reporting systems. Administrative Duties: • Oversee/ Maintain GTELC compliance with all regulatory requirements for Director and staff, for highest achievable level of state certification • Conduct student IEP meetings as requested • Work with Business Manager to prepare a balanced budget each spring for Board review • Shop for items for GTELC as budgeted or as approved by the Board • Complete Check Requests for Bills and Expenditures authorized by approved budgets or board votes • Maintain Website and Social Media Applications • Oversee advertising/public relations and fundraising • Maintain/improve current DHS License and STAR Rating.