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
