Education Director jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Are you a passionate Early Childhood Educator? Join our team as the Assistant Director

As an Assistant Director, you will educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in your center.

When you join our team as an Assistant Center Director, you will: - Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives - Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children - Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners - Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and or driver.

Qualifications

- Education, and Experience - At least two years of early childhood education experience required, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom

- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day - Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required

- CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

- Must meet state specific guidelines for the role

- Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity.

- Ability to speak, read, and write English.

The benefits we offer our career professionals:

· Medical, Dental, and vision (after 30 days of employment)

· Discounted Childcare

· Educational Advancement- Earn your CDA for FREE! And tuition reimbursement!

· Paid Time Off

· Perks at Work

- Discounts on Gym memberships, Restaurants, Travel, Movie Tickets, Pet insurance, AND MUCH MORE

KinderCare Learn Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Please share your relevant work experience you have that will make you successful in this position?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person