Assistant Director - Early Childhood Education

**Children's Playhouse Early Learning Centers** Philadelphia, PA **Full\-Time \| Exempt** **Lead. Inspire. Make a Difference Every Day.** Are you an experienced early childhood leader ready to take the next step in your career? Children's Playhouse Early Learning Centers is seeking a passionate **Assistant Director** to help lead a high\-quality early learning program where children, families, and educators thrive. If you enjoy coaching teachers, ensuring program excellence, building strong teams, and creating positive learning environments, we'd love to meet you! **What You'll Do** * Support the daily operations of the center and ensure compliance with Pennsylvania DHS regulations and Keystone STARS. * Coach, mentor, and support teachers to provide high\-quality learning experiences. * Monitor classroom quality, curriculum implementation, and child outcomes. * Partner with families to build strong relationships and promote family engagement. * Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and retention. * Step into leadership responsibilities in the Director's absence. **Qualifications** * **Bachelor's degree required in Early Childhood Education or a related field.** * Minimum of **2 years of leadership experience** in an early childhood education setting. * Strong knowledge of Pennsylvania DHS Licensing Regulations, Keystone STARS, and curriculum implementation. * Experience with Teaching Strategies GOLD, PELICAN, Procare, ChildPlus, or similar early childhood data systems is preferred. * Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem\-solving skills. **Why Join Children's Playhouse?** * Competitive Salary * Paid Time Off \& Paid Holidays * Professional Development Opportunities * Career Advancement Opportunities * Supportive Leadership Team * Positive Workplace Culture * Make a Lasting Impact on Children and Families **Ready to Lead With Purpose?** Join a team that is committed to excellence in early childhood education an