Chief Executive Officer/President

Employer Info:

Play & Learn

http://www.playandlearn.com
Job Name
Chief Executive Officer/President
Description
Play & Learn provides child care programs throughout Montgomery County, with 12 centers serving children ages six weeks through Kindergarten. Play & Learn also provides management services to Montessori Children’s House and Jenkintown Day Nursery. Play & Learn is also the onsite child care provider for Abington Jefferson Health.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/President drives strategic planning and implementation and ensures fiscal, operational, marketing, human resources, technology and programmatic outcomes that support the established mission, goals and values of Play & Learn. The CEO/President will inspire, lead, and direct employees to achieve the highest levels of excellence so that each student is provided with a challenging, meaningful, and rewarding experience and education. Providing leadership and information to the Board of Directors, the CEO will grow the organization, as approved by the Board’s Strategic Plan, with annual goal
accomplishments.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior management experience preferably in a complex, multi-site organization with a focus on education, human services or healthcare. The successful candidate will have an appreciation and passion for the mission of Play & Learn and the children and families it serves. Must have experience in organizational development, personnel management, budget and resource development, and strategic planning. Demonstrated success developing and monitoring systems to manage both operational and programmatic work with proven experience articulating a valid philosophy of education that recognizes the need for appropriate programs to serve a range of
child abilities, needs and interests. She/he must have proven success in an externally-facing leadership role. Knowledge of early childhood education programs along with the policies and legislation impacting early childhood education is a plus. The CEO should have an entrepreneurial spirit, be willing to listen to novel ideas, take risks, and effectively collaborate with the Play & Learn community. Must be a strategic and innovative leader with exceptional planning, problem solving, and time-management skills. A Bachelor’s degree is required, an advanced degree preferred. Must be willing and able to travel and work nights and weekends as needed.
Job Type
Full-Time
Education Level Required
Bachelors
Location City
Fort Washington, PA 19034, United states
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How to Apply
For a complete position description, listing of qualifications and additional information on Play & Learn, visit our website at www.lambertassoc.com and click on "Open Searches."

Qualified candidates may send resume and salary history to:
Catharine McGeever
Lambert & Associates
222 S Manoa Road, Suite 201
Havertown, PA 19083
cfmcgeever@lambertassoc.com
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