Assistant Director

Wonderspring; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employee assistance program

Childcare tuition discount

Pet insurance discount

Job summary

Wonderspring in Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant Director to help keep the New Market West Center running smoothly. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations across Infant, Toddler and Pre-K Counts classrooms, support staffing, and ensure ratios stay compliant for a high-quality experience for children and families.

You will lead staff meetings, coach teachers, coordinate trainings, and manage supplies while ensuring licensing compliance and strong family communication.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field.
• PA Director’s Credential preferred.
• At least 2 years of center management experience in mid-size early childhood programs.
• Experience partnering with multiple agencies preferred.
• Outstanding relationship builder within the community.
• Knowledge of Keystone STARS and ability to manage day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Keep the center running smoothly by supporting day-to-day operations across Infant, Toddler and Pre-K Counts classrooms.
• Support staffing needs and ensure ratios are always met.
• Serve as a point of contact between center staff and leadership.
• Lead staff meetings and provide clear, helpful classroom feedback.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and coaching of teachers.
• Coordinate trainings, manage supplies, and help oversee the facility.
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and Pre-K Counts requirements.
• Build strong, positive relationships with families and keep communication consistent.
• Support implementation of curriculum and encourage family involvement.
• Represent Wonderspring in the community and work with partners, including the School District of Philadelphia.

Skills

Staff management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor\’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

PA Director’s Credential, preferred

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Director

Location: Wonderspring New Market West Center

Pay: $50,000.00

Wonderspring, a nonprofit early childhood education organization, is seeking an Assistant Director to join our New Market West team. This role supports the overall operations of the center, including PreK Counts programs, while helping to ensure high-quality experience for children, families, and staff.

About the Role

• Keep the center running smoothly by supporting day-to-day operations across Infant, Toddler and Pre-K Counts classrooms
• Jump in to support staffing needs and make sure ratios are always met
• Serve as a point of contact between center staff and leadership
• Lead staff meetings and provide clear, helpful classroom feedback
• Support hiring, onboarding, and coaching of teachers
• Coordinate trainings, manage supplies, and help oversee the facility
• Ensure compliance with all licensing and Pre-K Counts requirements
• Build strong, positive relationships with families and keep communication consistent
• Support implementation of curriculum and encourage family involvement
• Represent Wonderspring in the community and work with partners, including the School District of Philadelphia

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field (bachelor’s preferred)
• PA Director’s Credential, preferred
• At least 2 years related center management experience of mid-size Early Childhood programs
• Experience successfully partnering with multiple agencies, preferred
• Outstanding relationship builder within community
• Demonstrated ability to manage the successful day-to-day operations of a high-quality center
• Knowledge and understanding of Keystone STARS
• Knowledge and experience with Creative Curriculum, preferred
• Must obtain all required clearances and complete a Health Assessment with TB screening prior to employment.

Benefits

• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Childcare tuition discount
• Pet insurance discount

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, national origin, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, political affiliations, marital or veteran status. No application will be rejected as a result of a disability that, with reasonable accommodation, does not prevent performance of the essential job duties.