Top 27 Preschool director Jobs in Elgin, Il

Center Director
Hire Up Recruiting Inc —Naperville, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Rotating shift
- 21 years or older
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Director of Christian Preschool & Kindergarten - Noah’s Ark Christian Academy
Christian Career —Barrington, IL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
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Preschool Director
Barrington Park District —Barrington, IL
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
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Child Care Assistant Director - Naperville
Bright Horizons —Naperville, IL
- $59,000 - $64,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Preschool
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Co-Director/Assistant Director for Childcare-Preschool
Ecole 360 CDC —Palatine, IL
- $46,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Preschool
- Education
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Assistant Director Childcare
The Learning Experience - St. Charles, IL —Saint Charles, IL
- $22 - $24 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Early Childhood Center Director
Luna Park Daycare Cville —Carpentersville, IL
- $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Assistant Project Director
The Center Resources For Teaching and Learning —Arlington Heights, IL
- $80,000 - $90,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Early Childhood Teacher / Assistant Director/ Kitchen
Mother's Touch Learning Center —Arlington Heights, IL
- $18 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Childcare
- Experience working with children
- Preschool
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Center Director
Children's Land —Grayslake, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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IL Director Qualified - Program Specialist Early Education
KinderCare Learning Companies —Addison, IL
- $20.01 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Early Childhood Executive Director
Kiddie Academy - Illinois —Naperville, IL
- $65,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Preschool Center Director
Children's Land —Glenview, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Preschool Director (Founding School Director)
Primrose School of Westmont —Westmont, IL
- $75,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Preschool Center Director
Children's Land —Lincolnshire, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Center Director
Children's Land —Glenview, IL
- $60,000 - $110,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
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Early Childhood Center Director
Children's Land —Glenview, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Preschool
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Center Director
KinderCare Education —Lake Zurich, IL
- $56,250 - $102,250 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Director of Early Childhood (Jacob Duman at Lake County JCC)
JCC Chicago —Lake Zurich, IL
- $60,000 - $66,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Word
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Assistant Director- Preschool
Joy of Learning Kids Academy —Lisle, IL
- $45,000 - $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Paid training
- Paid holidays
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Center Director

Hire Up Recruiting Inc -
Naperville, IL

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Job Details

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Early childhood education center experience
Customer relationship building
Team supervision
In-person customer service
Employee relationship building
Team development
Instructional leadership in education
Managing education teams
Overseeing academic personnel management
Admissions and enrollment management
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Care facility administration
Business operations
Team motivation (leadership skill)
General management
Team building

Full Job Description

A well-established early learning center is seeking an experienced Center Director to oversee day-to-day operations and help guide the continued growth and success of the school.

This position is ideal for a hands-on childcare leader who enjoys coaching teachers, strengthening family relationships, improving enrollment, maintaining high standards, and bringing consistency and accountability to a busy center.

Working closely with ownership and an Assistant Director, the Center Director will lead staff, oversee operations, support educational quality, and ensure that children, families, and employees have an exceptional experience.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual salary of $70,000–$80,000, depending on experience
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Additional voluntary benefits
Support from engaged ownership and an experienced leadership team
The opportunity to lead an established early childhood center
A highly visible role with the ability to make a lasting impact on children, families, and educators

Position Responsibilities

The Center Director will be responsible for:

Overseeing all daily center operations and maintaining a safe, welcoming, organized, and nurturing environment.
Leading, supporting, and developing teachers and administrative staff.
Recruiting, hiring, onboarding, coaching, mentoring, and retaining qualified team members.
Establishing clear expectations and building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.
Maintaining a strong and positive presence with children, families, staff, and the surrounding community.
Building meaningful relationships with current families through responsive and proactive communication.
Supporting prospective families through tours, follow-up, and an outstanding enrollment experience.
Driving enrollment growth through strong customer service, community engagement, and consistent lead management.
Managing staff schedules and ensuring classrooms are appropriately covered.
Monitoring labor expenses, financial performance, and other key operational goals.
Ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements, health and safety standards, and internal policies.
Partnering with ownership on center performance, growth initiatives, and opportunities for improvement.
Using childcare management systems and reporting tools to track enrollment, staffing, compliance, and center performance.
Supporting teachers and leadership staff in maintaining high standards of educational quality and family service.
Addressing operational, employee, and family concerns promptly and professionally.

The Leader We’re Seeking

The ideal candidate is a confident and approachable leader who can bring out the best in others, make sound decisions, solve problems, and maintain high expectations.

This person should be comfortable balancing people leadership, family relationships, enrollment, compliance, staffing, and financial responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be someone who:

Leads with consistency, professionalism, and empathy.
Builds trust with teachers, families, and leadership.
Holds team members accountable while providing support and guidance.
Communicates clearly and handles difficult situations thoughtfully.
Understands that school culture and family experience are essential to long-term success.
Is comfortable being highly involved in daily center operations.

Required Qualifications

At least 2–3 years of experience as a Child Care Center Director.
Currently serving, or recently served, in a Director-level childcare leadership role.
Minimum of 64 college credits, including at least 21 credits in Early Childhood Education.
Demonstrated success leading and developing teams.
Experience improving center operations and supporting enrollment growth.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and relationship-management skills.
A customer-service mindset and a commitment to creating an excellent experience for families.
Experience using childcare management software and other technology to support center operations.
Ability to work a rotating leadership schedule that includes opening the school three days per week and closing the school two days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
Experience with accreditation programs such as NAEYC or NACE.
Experience using Procare, Paycom, CRM platforms, or comparable childcare and business-management systems.

Take the Next Step in Your Leadership Career

This opportunity is well suited for an experienced childcare leader who wants to take ownership of a center, strengthen its culture, and help teachers and families succeed.

The Center Director will have the opportunity to lead an established school, develop a strong team, improve performance, and create a positive experience for every child and family.

This search is being conducted confidentially. Additional details about the school will be shared with qualified candidates as they move forward in the process.

Qualified early childhood leaders who are ready to bring energy, accountability, and purpose to their next Director role are encouraged to apply.

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