Director, Childcare Center

We're seeking a passionate and proactive leader to oversee daily operations, support a team of dedicated educators and ensure a high-quality learning environment for children and families. As Director, you'll uphold brand and licensing standards, lead staff development, implement our proprietary curriculum and build strong school-family-community relationships. A bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool is required. A candidate must have strong leadership skills, excellent communication skills, and have a good understanding of age-appropriate activities for young children. The ideal preschool Director has strong leadership skills, is an excellent communicator, and can motivate and inspire others.

Director responsibilities include:

• Overseeing preschool operations including human resources, health & safety, programming and facility operations
• Developing strong relationships with our families
• Managing a budget
• Complying with state child care licensing regulations
• Projecting a positive and upbeat attitude while working in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrating highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills
• Having a genuine love for children and a strong commitment to education The Preschool offers:
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Professional Development
• State-of-the-Art Facilities
• Community Outreach
• Affiliation with Leaders in the

Childcare Field Qualifications:

• BA or BS Degree in Early or Elementary Education, Child Development or related degree -21 credits in early childhood education as required by IL
• 4+ years experience as a Director for a Childcare or PreSchool
• Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Team Builder
• Commitment to Professional Development Responsibilities An education director must be well organized and able to handle many different obligations.

An education director's responsibilities include the following:

ADMINISTRATIVE

Maintain compliance with Corporate standards; Maintain accurate records, such as children's and faculty member's files, to meet both the state's and Corporate requirements; Implement a health program, including communication with the School's healthcare consultant; Conduct emergency drills, such as fire, tornado and intruder drills, in accordance with corporate standards and state licensing requirements;

LICENSING

Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with the licensing agent or agency; Maintain the current licensing documentation; Comply with all current licensing regulations.

PERSONNEL

Recruit, interview, hire and manage faculty members; Manage faculty members' schedules; Plan first aid, CPR and any other required training; Plan emergency preparedness training.

PROGRAM, PROGRAM

SUPPORT and

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Develop the program and curriculum; Conduct classroom ratio checks throughout the day; Plan and implement procedures for maintaining accurate classroom records; Review the lesson plans; Review the Daily Activity Reports; Review children's portfolios regularly; Implement a playground safety program;

SALES AND MARKETING

Conduct tours and Enroll new families; Implement an orientation program for new families; Maintain a system of home-school communication, such as the Daily Activity Reports and school newsletter; Conduct meetings with parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when appropriate;

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework, including 12 documented hours of completed coursework related to young children from birth to age eight, and management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool?

Experience:

Center Director:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

DCFS Director Qualified (Required)

Work Location:

In person