Brightside Academy is a recognized early childhood education provider offering a safe, supportive, and educational environment focused on child development at every stage. We offer state-of-the-art facilities with a nationally recognized curriculum.

With 30+ locations throughout Pittsburgh and Philadelphia PA, Brightside Academy believes that our employees are our best resources for our children and communities. If you have a passion for growth and development, can thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, have worked in a capacity overseeing children for at least two years and are ready to excel in your career, we’d like to speak with you!

We offer highly competitive wages, and our team members enjoy a multitude of benefits such as * Medical Plan options, * Dental/Vision Plan options, * FREE Short-Term Disability, * 9 Paid Holidays, * Up to 25 Paid Time Off Days, * 401(k) Traditional & Roth Plans with Company Match, * FREE Life Insurance coverage, * Additional & affordable Group Term Life Benefits, * Life Assistance Program, * Commuter Benefits, * Child Care Discounts, * Team Member Discount Programs, * Travel & Identify Theft Assistance, * Credit Union Partnership, * Employee Engagement events, * Bonus opportunities, * Professional Development Educational Opportunities and Credentialing Assistance, * FREE CDA Certification training, * Various Professional & Personal Continuing Learning Opportunities and Career Advancement, * Support from all levels within the company, * Our continued efforts to making Brightside Academy a Great Place to Work

To learn more go to: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers

EEO/M/F

Position Location: Philadelphia, PA

Job Responsibilities for the Field Director

• Responds to assigned location incidents, completes investigative process without prejudice and follows submission process as required by the company.
• In cooperation with academy leaders and other internal personnel shall compose, implement and manage operational processes.
• Conducts frequent compliance and management walk throughs; provides effective feedback to improve efficiencies and increase STAR rating.
• Sets forth creative initiatives that supports enrollment process, the community, and engagement of personnel.
• Oversees Academy Directors in support of leading and managing academy staff; works in conjunction with the Academy Director in setting career path goals and achieving accountability.
• Disseminates industry standard trends and company communications.
• Supports safety protocols; ensures staff compliance.
• Creates and upholds academy support plans.
• Recommends, supports and participates in company-wide marketing initiatives.
• Meets or exceeds deadlines set forth by manager.
• Interviews all in-coming personnel into assigned academy.
• Evaluates and provides feedback to teachers on tone, quality of education, contents and interventions.
• Leads or may be involved with social service referrals and parent education.
• Guide, direct and evaluate the work of subordinates in overall responsibility of financial performance, compliance, growth, expense control, labor costs and collections
• Identify, train and develop academy management for succession planning.
• Mitigates risk by ensuring compliance to all internal process and procedures.
• Monitors and evaluates various age group and programs effectiveness and outcome; adjusts as necessary for continuous improvement.
• Creates a positive work environment encouraging loyalty and trust; supports engagement activities.
• Initiates disciplinary action in conjunction with academy leader for assigned staff.
• Frequent local travel is required.

Proficiencies for the Field Director

• Strong organizational skills

• Possess friendly but stern disposition

• Adaptable and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy.

• Possess excellent time management skills.

• Ability to multi-task

• Advanced reading, writing and communication skills

• Self-motivating

• Intermediate reasoning skills.

Education/Experience for the Field Director

Bachelor’s degree and three to five years’ experience in Early Childhood Education (“ECE”) is qualifying. To perform this job successfully, an individual must have excellent interpersonal/communication skills, leadership experience with intermediate understanding of MS office. Muti-unit experience is preferred but not required.