Human Resources Co-Director

Human Resources Co- Director Role

Friends Center for Children is an early childhood education center providing year-round, full-time care for children ages 3 months to 5 years. We offer a child-centered, hands-on learning experience in a safe and nurturing environment. At the Center, children learn through creative play and a wide range of developmentally appropriate activities. We are a  non-sectarian organization whose value-based curriculum is guided and enhanced by its foundations in the Quaker principles of simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equity, and stewardship. As a cooperative organization, parents and teachers at the Center work together to create a diverse and supportive community. Our mission is: educate children, empower families, inspire teachers, engage community, embrace diversity, embody equity. 

Position Summary: 

The Human Resources Co- Director will play a critical role at Friends Center for Children as our organization continues to grow. The Human Resources Co- Director is responsible for overseeing recruitment, retention, orientation, career development, benefits management, succession planning, and compensation. They will partner with our executive team in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for accomplishing program goals and objectives. Our high-quality educators are at the heart of our work, and the Human Resources Co-Director will help us to sustainably grow our staff as we open new sites. The Human Resources Co- Director reports to the Program Director and Executive Director.  The Human Resources Co-Director in partnership with the Program Director, will provide strategic leadership and communicate all program needs and updates to the executive management team. This position will work closely with our staff and our executive team to ensure a professional work environment at FCfC that reflects our values and our mission. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

In Partnership with the Program Director

• Collaborates closely with other members of the leadership team to ensure continuity across program sites 
• Manages performance-related concerns that directly impact families, staff, and the community
• Provides program-wide communications with the community when necessary, in conjunction with the Executive Director and Program Director.
• Collaborates with admissions on enrollment and recruitment 

Support of current personnel 

• Assist in communicating company policies and procedures. Promote understanding within the organization and across the school operations 
• Direct preparation of the payroll files for the purpose of ensuring payment of wages each pay period 
• Support the performance review process; provide employees and managers with information about the process, policies, job duties, and the process for promotion 
• Administer employee benefit programs, answer employee questions, support claim resolution, and maintain related systems 
• Lead employee recreation and recognition programs, keeping track of employee anniversary dates and contributing to positive staff morale/culture 
• In partnership with the Executive Director, maintain employee handbooks and produce newsletters for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written references, and/or conveying information 
• Attend all staff meetings and parent gatherings to stay involved and be knowledgeable about all aspects of the Center 
• Plans and facilitates staff in-services and training on all topics for all NAEYC and licensing requirements, in collaboration with the Management Team 

Hiring & Onboarding 

• Serve as an ambassador for Friends Center, representing who we are as well as what we believe. 
• Develop staffing proposals for meeting the needs of the organization as we grow 
• Recruit for open positions and perform the full life cycle of recruiting activities, including sourcing and screening applicants, attending career fairs, maintaining recruiting systems, providing follow-through with candidates, and reporting recruiting statistics 
• Direct employee background processes for the purpose of ensuring employees are in compliance with applicable state regulations. 
• Lead employee onboarding activities and provide support to managers when integrating new hires into the organization 

Required Qualifications: 

• Undergraduate degree required, Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Services, Organizational Leadership, or Human Resources Management preferred
• Fluency in English 
• Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with early childhood education 
• Must possess the ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly growing-environment
• Passion for our mission and alignment with our values 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 4+ years of experience in early childhood education leadership and/or supervising employees
• Previous experience managing groups and/or individuals 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people 
• Ability to communicate effectively and facilitate interactions 
• Strong writing and editing skills 
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and planning skills 
• Ability to strategize and prioritize multiple responsibilities 
• Attention to detail and timelines 
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Google Suite as data management tools

Supervision and Accountability: 

• Responsible to the Program Director 
• Works with the Administrative Team 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Salary range: $55,000 - $70,000
• Employee child tuition discount: Up to $24,400 - FCfC offers care to employee children.  Every effort will be made to ensure employee placements as soon as possible.  Full-time employees who have children enrolled at Friends Center for Children and who are in good standing are eligible to receive a discount up to $24,400 on their tuition. The tuition discount is determined based on the amount of the tuition contract. 
• Haven’s Harvest Program:  up to $100/week - FCfC offers free weekly food from Trader Joe’s through Haven’s Harvest Food Rescue program.  Once per week, food is delivered to the Center, giving families, staff, and educators an opportunity to take home various food items.
• Professional Development: free professional development opportunities - FCfC offers free professional development opportunities for all staff members. All Staff create a professional growth plan with a team member. Professional development opportunities are paid for by Friends Center for Children.
• Emotional Hardship Program: Free Emotional Well-Being Support - FCfC offers free emotional well-being meetings with any teacher who endures an emotional hardship. All FCfC teachers have the opportunity to ask for emotional support to find external resources for further support and guidance.
• Health Insurance: FCfC will contribute 80% of the equivalent of a standard HMO individual coverage cost through our provider for our group health insurance program.

Physical Requirements

• Vision and hearing within normal range so as to be able to provide sight and sound supervision.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.
• Ability to bend, sit on the floor for prolonged periods, and get up and down with ease.

Please submit the following to humanresources@FriendsCenterforChildren.org: 

• Cover Letter and/or Personal Statement 
• Resume 
• List of three references