Assistant Director in Devon, Pennsylvania at A Child's Place

We are looking for an Assistant Director to support one of our largest School District programs! ( West Chester Area School District) 2026-2027 School Year

This is a full time position!!

Hours: Monday-Friday - 6:45am - 8:30am and 3:00pm - 6:00pm Both shifts are required to work daily - flexible middle of the day hours to equal 30-35 hours per week

Requires travel to multiple WCASD Elementary Schools

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Ensure the daily operations of the programs support ACP policies and procedures
• Assist in training and developing all on-site staff
• Assist the Director in conducting formal staff observations/evaluations
• Organize, evaluate, and oversee the school site to create a fun and engaging learning environment
• Assist all program staff with developing lesson plans that align with ACP and school district curriculum
• Evaluate programs to ensure they are following their lesson plans
• Provide guidance and feedback through informal observations, to help team members strengthen knowledge and skills to accomplish individual and team goals
• Time manage yourself to be available to observe and assist in all programs at each school
• Attend monthly meetings to review your programs’ progress and goals with the Director
• Supervise and lead school-aged children effectively and efficiently with regard to the environment, activities, behavior, and discipline
• Be available to work for employees who are unable to be at work during a scheduled shift or when the child-staff ratio requires additional staff
• Assist the Director with delivering of supplies, and paperwork
• Create lesson plans for the Day Off Programs each school year
• Be available to visit the Day Off Programs throughout the school year
• Oversee summer camp, staff, students and lesson plans
• Ensure that all child care license provisions meet required codes as set by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
• Adhere to all policies found in the ACP Employee Handbook
• Part time, 25-27 hours per week; Summer work optional
• Other duties as assigned and required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrates a passion to work with children and teachers in a learning environment
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with children, parents, staff, and other management
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain all background checks
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Well-organized, thorough
• Ability to work the split shift daily
• Maintain required trainings (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Fire Safety, Etc.)
• Maintain an employee file in accordance with DHS regulations
• Associates/Bachelor BA or MA in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Special Education or related field
• Possess one year of child development work experience in a school/ child care setting
• Lift up to 40lbs
• Repetitive bending, stretching and stooping
• Climb up and down stairs

A Child's Place, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Care Provider/Employer committed to diversity in our workplace.