Assistant Director - Lehigh Children's Academy

Lehigh Children's Academy is hiring an Assistant Director to work in a vibrant and innovative environment. The role involves supervising employees, maintaining a safe and healthy classroom environment, and ensuring compliance with state and local licensing standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or Early Childhood Education
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in supervision/management and working with young children in special and early childhood education
• Minimum of one (1) year teaching experience in a licensed childcare center
• Meet all criteria required by licensing regulations
• Knowledge of typical infant/toddler/preschool development and developmental disabilities
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and experience using computers and related software including Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during the first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment
• 9 paid Holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Lunch provided by Lehigh Children's Academy
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees
• Employee referral-bonus program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs
• Membership to TicketsatWork
• Special events like employee raffle prizes, work anniversary celebrations and recognition awards