Director of Childcare

Redeemer Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Drueding Center seeks a Childcare Director to oversee trauma-informed services for families experiencing homelessness. This leadership position involves coordination of care and active participation in a collaborative team, aligned with the mission of Redeemer Health to heal and support vulnerable populations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant fields required.
• Four years of experience with children, including one year in supervision.
• Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trauma-informed, housing-first services to families experiencing homelessness.
• Active participation in leadership team functions.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of social work principles

Education

Master's degree in ECE, Child Development, Special Education, or Elementary Education

Current Director's Credential

Job description

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Overview

Drueding Center, located at 4th and Master Street in Philadelphia, partners with families experiencing homelessness to support them in building skills to heal from trauma, restore hope, and end the cycle of homelessness through a trauma-informed and housing-first approach. This work is accomplished through three interrelated departments – Residential Services, Community Services, and Child Care.

Summary of Job

SUMMARY OF JOB: In keeping with Drueding Center's core principles of healing from trauma, restoring hope, and rapidly ending homelessness, this position coordinates trauma-informed, housing-first services to families experiencing homelessness and is responsible for the coordination and direction of Child Care. Ensures that these services are delivered within the context of a trauma-informed approach. The role also involves active participation in the Leadership team.

Connecting to Mission:

Drueding Center continues the legacy of the Sisters of the Redeemer and embodies the mission of Redeemer Health, to care, comfort, and heal by providing trauma-informed services to the most vulnerable among us, families who are or have experienced homelessness.

Recruitment Requirements

• Master's degree in ECE, Child Development, Special Education, or Elementary Education.
• A current Director's Credential.
• Four years working with children, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge and commitment to principles of social work.
• Driver's License preferred.
• Flexible hours with one evening a week and occasional Saturday work.

Equal Opportunity

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification required by law.

Senior Level

• Director

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Education and Training

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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