Floating Child Care Director

The Learning Lamp & Ignite Education Solutions; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 18 days after 6 months

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

403(b) retirement plan

529 Savings Plan

Pet Insurance

Job summary

The Learning Lamp is seeking a full-time Early Learning Floating Program Director to support our child care and preschool programs across our centers. The role focuses on daily operations, lesson planning, licensing, and program quality.

Centers operate 6 AM to 6 PM and full-time employees work 40 hours per week; compensation includes paid time off, health and retirement benefits, and childcare discounts. Qualifications include an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or related field;

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or related human service field.

Responsibilities

• Support center directors and preschool teachers in daily operations and lesson planning
• Assist with licensing and compliance
• Develop and implement quality initiatives

Skills

Experience with children

Education

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood

Job description

You have a purpose and so should your job. Our children are the future of our community, and their care and education will directly impact their growth, development, and success. We believe success in the classroom is the foundation for success in life – and that no child should go without the opportunity to reach their full potential.

The Learning Lamp has been lighting the way to a brighter future for nearly 20 years in our region. Initially started with the mission to provide access to high quality tutoring without the high price tag, our organization has grown, minimizing education and care disparities for children through child care, tutoring, and more. We are an integral part of the community, providing much needed support for families, schools, and children.

We are looking for a full-time Early Learning- Floating Program Director to support our child care and preschool programs.

What are the hours like?

• Our centers are open 6 AM - 6 PM. Full-time employees work 40 hours per week.

What do we offer?

• A collaborative, supportive environment for your professional growth.
• Training and Development opportunities, including access to a professional development platform where you choose your growth opportunities.
• Career Advancement opportunities through our apprenticeship programs for roles in leadership, administration, operations, and more!
• Holidays we are closed/you are off include: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
• Substantial Childcare Discounts for most employees, including
• Infant/Toddler: $12 per day or less if eligible for Child Care Works (CCW)
• 50% Off Before and After Care
• Pay Ranges from $17-21 based on education and experience
• Our Full-Time positions also include:
• PTO (up to 18 days after 6 months of employment)
• Health
• Vision
• Life
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Retirement savings (403(b))
• 529 Savings Plan
• Pet Insurance

What are the duties and responsibilities?

• Support center directors and preschool teachers in daily operations and lesson planning
• Assist with licensing and compliance
• Develop and implement quality initiatives

What are the required qualifications?

Associate's Degree in Early Childhood or related human service field.

Previous experience with children, and this does not have to be in a childcare center! Have you volunteered with children before? Are you a former or retired teacher? All of these are examples of some of the many ways our staff have experience with children.

Willingness to go through (and pass!) the required clearances and training to ensure the safety and security of our children, including: four clearances, mandated reporter training, a physical, and TB test. This can typically be accomplished within a week to get you started.

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis. The children grow!

Capacity for sitting, standing, walking, bending and stopping for long periods of time, as these happen throughout the eight-hour day.

Our opportunities are a great way to get a start in your career that offers a lot of room to grow within our organization. We need supportive and committed people to positively impact the next generation.

Note: The specific responsibilities and qualifications may vary based on the policies of regulations governing child care and education.

EOE – The Learning Lamp is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. In accordance with the Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), The Learning Lamp will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees or applicants with known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on business operations. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workplace where all employees and applicants feel valued and supported. Reasonable Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.