Interested Applicants should send a resume and cover letter as a Word Document to SWOOLLEY@MELC.org or fax to 610-617-7987.

It is the policy of Montgomery Early Learning Centers to recruit, and to enroll children and hire staff without regard to race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, handicap, age or national origin.

Qualifications 

·         Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with 2 years experience in childcare.

·         CDA with 2 years experience working with younger children

Duties include but are not limited to supporting the head teacher in:

·         Developing and maintaining records and reports as requested by federal, state and local agencies and by the Agency

·         Completing and maintaining children's records as appropriate

·         Recruiting new families

·         Maintaining a high level of satisfaction with currently enrolled families

·         Interpreting the MELC program to outside agencies, organizations, and groups including parents, as appropriate

·         Developing and administering the center's program objectives and activities

·         Maintaining child/staff ratios

·         Participating in regularly scheduled staff meetings

·         Participating in MELC in-service and outside training programs

·         Participating in fund raising activities

·         Maintaining appropriate standards of confidentiality at all times in regard to center, staff, children and family matters

·         Inventorying and maintaining all classroom/center supplies, furniture, materials and equipment

·         Maintaining the physical plant in compliance with DPW regulations to insure sanitation and the safety of the children and staff

·         Participating in transportation arrangements, as necessary

·         Participating in the plan for licensing and monitors' visits

·         Reporting suspected cases of child abuse to the appropriate staff

·         Fulfilling any other duties/responsibilities as required for the successful operation of the center.

·         Must be physically capable of performing tasks which may include, but are not limited to, lifting, carrying, supporting, and otherwise caring for children - infant through school age. See requirements on next page: