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About This Position

Position Title:
Director for Paley Early Learning Center
Publish Date:
02/12/2026
Brief Overview:
The Center Director is charged with responsibilities in keeping with the mission and goals of the organization. They are to foster an environment that supports children’s natural desire to explore, experiment and discover, helping them to achieve their optimal ability. Overall management and administration of the early childhood center objectives and activities to include meeting and managing enrollment goals, program implementation, safety, operations, personnel management, and regulatory compliance
Listing Expiration Date:
03/30/2026
Job Responsibilities:
Capable of physically performing tasks which may include, but are not limited to, lifting, carrying, supporting, and otherwise caring for children. As such, they will be in good health as certified by a physician.

Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluent in the English language

Must be able to observe all areas in center used by children by sight and sound for supervision and center management purposes

Must be able to assist during Center evacuation, which can involve navigating stairs, crossing streets, and physically assisting children

Work endurance ability to work an eight-hour day with a one-hour lunch break and be able to lift children (up to 50 pounds), walk, bend, stand, squat and sit on the floor (with the children), and push children in strollers

Must be able to travel to FELS locations and attend offsite meetings and trainings

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and ability to effectively and efficiently operate office equipment (e.g., computer, copier, etc.)

Visual acuity of at least 20/40 (with corrected lenses if needed) to supervise children individually and in groups of 25, maintain accurate records, read curriculum materials, read storybooks to children, verify the identification of escorts

Ability to maintain high-level standards of confidentiality regarding the center, staff, and family matters

Capable of working independently toward clearly stated goals

Ability to manage multiple tasks, make decisions, meet deadlines and work under pressure

Ability to work effectively with other professionals, mentor to and developer of people

Knowledge of child development and group dynamics with young children

Knowledge and understanding of DHS, NAEYC & Keystone Stars licensing/accreditation/requirements
Job Type:
Full-Time
Number of Jobs Available:
1
Required Experience
No Experience
Required Studies:
Bachelors Degree
Salary Option:
Hourly
Required Languages:
English
Salary Requirements:
65,000
Preferred Start Date (use calendar button):
03/02/2026
Benefits:
Health Care
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Reduced Childcare
Vacation time, Sick time and paid Holiday
Expected Start/End Time:
8:00 am-5:30 pm
Keystone STAR Level:
STAR 4
Age Group Position:
Minimum Number of ECE Credits Required:
18
Minimum Career Lattice Level:
Not Applicable
Required Experience:
2-5 years
PA Teacher Certification Required?:
No
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About This Employer

FELS EARLY LEARNING CENTER
2199 Strahle Street Philadelphia, PA 19152

Philadelphia
, PA 
19152



 
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Paley Early Learning Services