Center Director, Impactful Early Childhood Leader

Catherine Hershey Schools for Early Learning; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 104,250 - 126,630; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused education provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania is seeking a CHS Center Director to lead operations of a state-of-the-art Early Childhood Education Center. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of up to 80 individuals while ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and family support programs. This role requires a commitment to integrating care and education for children aged six weeks to five years from under-resourced backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in early childhood education and a passion for community impact.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience as an ECE teacher and leader.
• Experience overseeing operations and leading teams.
• Commitment to the mission and values of CHS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise center departments to ensure high-quality education.
• Establish an inclusive and welcoming environment.
• Recruit, train, and retain staff effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Master’s Degree preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

A community-focused education provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania is seeking a CHS Center Director to lead operations of a state-of-the-art Early Childhood Education Center. The ideal candidate will oversee a team of up to 80 individuals while ensuring the delivery of high-quality education and family support programs. This role requires a commitment to integrating care and education for children aged six weeks to five years from under-resourced backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in early childhood education and a passion for community impact.