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Child Development Center Director
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Ensure a safe, happy, and stimulating environment for children. Create and guide curricula with staff that complies with state and federal requirements. Ensure that center facilities are safe for children and comply with laws and regulations. Help support teaching staff and complete professional development. Help train new staff members, ensuring they meet all policies and legal requirements. Complete ongoing training and courses to remain up to date on daycare standards and procedures. Communicate and meet with director and parents regarding their children and the center's policies.Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Gateways Credential ECE 5 and Director 2 Early childhood education experience required. Licensure is required. Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing child care. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Friendly and approachable demeanor. Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic at all times. Check us out at theearlyyearsinc.com. Pay will depend on experience and level of credentials.Work Remotely No Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$20.00 - $25.00 per hourBenefits:
Paid time off Retirement planEducation:
Associate (Required)Work Location:
In personCareer Insights for Preschool / Childcare Director
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Director manages and directs programs for very young children. Supervises child care workers and pre-school teachers. Proposes policies, program fees and budgets for approval by a program board or administrative agency or implements policies of a national organization. Meets with parents and staff to discuss the development, learning and behavior of children in the program or center. Orders supplies and monitors maintenance and cleaning at a facility. Ensures that the program or center meets state and federal guidelines.
$49,658 / year median in Illinois
+14% projected growth