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