IE STEM offers competitive pay and benefits: 401k, Medical & Dental, PTO, and paid holidays.
Assistant Director
Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006, Innovation & Exploration Early Learning Center (Huntingdon Valley)
Assistant Director
Full Time • Huntingdon Valley, PA, 19006, Innovation & Exploration Early Learning Center (Huntingdon Valley)
At Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center (IE), our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and loving environment for children as they find and develop their strengths. Also to inspire young children to find the joy of learning through a STEM-based curriculum inside and out of the classrooms. We aim to provide many opportunities that will instill confidence, self-worth, and religious morals in every child (How to be a good person). IE’s main purpose is to also provide an appropriate curriculum to balance a child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual well being.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
About IE STEM
Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center is dedicated to fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in young learners through a hands-on, play-based STEM curriculum. We combine science, technology, engineering, math, gardening, and literacy into engaging daily experiences, preparing children to become confident, independent, and enthusiastic lifelong learners. Our classrooms are designed to encourage exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care.
Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center is dedicated to fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking in young learners through a hands-on, play-based STEM curriculum. We combine science, technology, engineering, math, gardening, and literacy into engaging daily experiences, preparing children to become confident, independent, and enthusiastic lifelong learners. Our classrooms are designed to encourage exploration, problem-solving, and collaboration while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care.
Position Overview
The Assistant Director supports the Center Director in ensuring the smooth, effective, and compliant operation of the Huntingdon Valley campus. This role combines administrative leadership, staff supervision, parent engagement, and curriculum support to maintain IE STEM’s high standards of education and care. The Assistant Director is a key point of contact for staff, families, and community partners, helping to create an environment where children, families, and educators thrive.
The Assistant Director supports the Center Director in ensuring the smooth, effective, and compliant operation of the Huntingdon Valley campus. This role combines administrative leadership, staff supervision, parent engagement, and curriculum support to maintain IE STEM’s high standards of education and care. The Assistant Director is a key point of contact for staff, families, and community partners, helping to create an environment where children, families, and educators thrive.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Administrative & Compliance
- Assist the Director in managing daily operations and ensuring compliance with all Pennsylvania childcare regulations.
- Oversee and maintain staff and student records, ensuring all licensing requirements are met.
- Support scheduling, payroll submissions, and staff coverage planning.
- Assist with enrollment processes, including tours, registration, and orientation for new families.
- Monitor and uphold health and safety policies, including emergency preparedness procedures.
Staff Supervision & Support
- Provide guidance, coaching, and performance feedback to teaching staff.
- Support staff training, onboarding, and professional development.
- Step into classrooms as needed to maintain ratios and ensure quality learning experiences.
- Help foster a positive, collaborative, and professional workplace culture.
Family & Community Engagement
- Serve as a point of contact for families, addressing questions, concerns, and feedback in a professional and timely manner.
- Assist with planning and coordinating family events, open houses, and community outreach.
- Maintain positive relationships with parents through regular communication and updates.
Curriculum & Program Support
- Collaborate with teachers to implement and enhance the IE STEM curriculum.
- Monitor lesson plans and classroom environments to ensure alignment with educational standards and program goals.
- Assist in organizing enrichment activities, field trips, and special programs.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred (or equivalent experience per PA regulations).
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in early childhood education, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania childcare licensing requirements.
Compensation: $30,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Mission Statement
At Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center (IE), our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, nurturing, and loving environment for children as they find and develop their strengths. Also to inspire young children to find the joy of learning through a STEM-based curriculum inside and out of the classrooms. We aim to provide many opportunities that will instill confidence, self-worth, and religious morals in every child ( How to be a good person). IE’s main purpose is to also provide an appropriate curriculum to balance a child’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual well being.
Our Values
At Innovation & Exploration STEM Early Learning Center, we are committed to:
- Allowing young children to discover the joy of learning through STEM education as they build a strong foundation.
- Providing a positive, nurturing, and safe environment for children to learn and grow.
- Making accommodations for each child because we believe that children learn in different ways and at a different pace.
- Providing a parent/teacher partnership to strengthen each child’s growth and development.
- Embracing and appreciating the richness of diversity, cultural differences, religious backgrounds, uniqueness of each child, and any other preferences.
- Allowing children to take risks, solve problems and develop resiliency.
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