Center Director Mentor

WHO WE ARE: Respond, Inc. is a charitable, not for profit 501 (c) (3) organization created by community residents to enhance and promote the economic independence and general welfare of individuals and families residing in Camden City and County. This mission is carried forth in the provision of comprehensive services in early learning centers, and programs for homeless adults. At Respond our motto is "Empowerment through Early Education".RESPOND, Inc. is seeking a Center Director Mentor. Through a mentor–mentee relationship, the Center Director Mentor helps Respond Center employees expand their knowledge and practice, enhance their networks, and improve performance and career development. Through one on one training, technical assistance, and self-directed learnings, this position also provides new directors and center employees with tools and resources on key early learning center systems, leadership, and governance. The mentoring program is designed to ensure that both mentor and mentees benefit in ways that result in enhanced performance and career development; as well as overall career satisfaction. Through this opportunity, new directors and center employees have the opportunity to become more effective leaders to achieve maximum positive impact within their centers to meet the needs of Respond’s children and families. This position reports to the Director of Early Care and Education. This is a full time, hourly position, 8-hour shift, Monday through Friday.Duties/ResponsibilitiesMeets with all new center hires, including Group Teachers, Teacher Aides, BOE and EHS personnel, and Center Directors after onboarding to offer one-on-one mentorship in all early learning center aspects.Updates employees on early learning center company policies and proceduresThis position evaluates instructional needs, delivers training, and assesses learningIs a member of total team effort in maintaining best possible environment for childrenImplements classroom curriculumMaintains on-going relationships with all employees, parents, and stakeholdersIs a part of team effort in initial intake work and parent conferencesPlans, schedules, and executes trips for the centerOrganizes center parent meetings; and encourages parent participationDirects the mission of the positive development (physical, mental, emotional, and social) of children involved in the programAssists with attendance, inventory, personnel records, and petty cashDevelops reports as necessary, i.e., vouchers, food program quarterly monitoring, child development, etc.Keeps open lines of communication within agencyDirects short-and long-term planning of overall center operationsKeeps current license and certifications on site as necessaryRequired Skills/AbilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated proficiency with Microsoft, including Outlook.Ability to support and eloquently promote the mission of Respond, Inc. Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to set clear goals, organize projects, develop work processes and manage volunteersGoal and outcome focused, reflecting a clear appreciation of both the needs of diverse client populations and the organization’s operational limitsStrong awareness of the social, economic, political environment in which the Respond, Inc. operates, since part of its effectiveness is in partnering in the larger communitySupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervision of employees in the center as assignedSupervision of care and maintenance of the physical facilitySupervision of on-going curriculumSupervision of kitchen facilitiesSupervision of food ordering and inventoryHas input in menu planningSupervision of individual children's progress (via progress reports)Supervision of transportation for field trips, and others as neededEducation And ExperienceBachelor’s degree required 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education required, preferably as a Center DirectorMust pass all criminal and child abuse background checksCompensation $55,000 a year commensurate with experience and education We Offer The Following Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Plans Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Competitive Compensation Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance/AD&D Supplemental/Voluntary Benefits 401 K Physical RequirementsProlonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom and center.Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.Respond, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, civil union status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.