Prek Education Field Administrator

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s degree program from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child growth and development, elementary education or educational administration which has been supplemented by at least 15 credit hours in early childhood  education, educational psychology or child growth and development. 

• Five years of full-time, paid, professional instructional or supervisory experience in an early childhood program. 

NOTE: An applicant who does not meet the minimum education or work experience  requirements listed above may be considered if, at the sole discretion of the Talent Office,  they have a unique combination of education and work experiences that indicates potential  for success in this role. 

Certificates/Licenses 

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania supervisory certificate in early childhood

or

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for Elementary Principal

or

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certificate for K-12

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrated knowledge of: 

○ the modern methods, principles and practices of early childhood and elementary  education. 

○ the theory and principles of child growth and development. 

○ the educational instruments applicable to the diagnosis of basic skills and child  development deficiencies. 

○ the resources available to meet the educational and social service needs of the  young children. 

○ the principles and practices of educational administration. 

Ability to: 

○ organize and conduct staff development and in-service training programs. 

○ coordinate, monitor, refine and expand District-wide programs in early childhood education. 

○ effectively evaluate existing and planned early childhood programs.

○ make cogent recommendations concerning continued improvement in early  childhood programs. 

○ develop prescriptive and corrective instructional techniques and curricula on an individual or small group basis.

○ exercise sound judgment in interpreting and implementing program goals and objectives.  

○ use a personal computer. 

○ communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

○ establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

Disclaimer 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being  performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an  exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all  employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion,  sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender  identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information  regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.