20 Best child care director jobs in Chicago, IL (Hiring Now!)

Child Care Director
Concordia Place —Chicago, IL
Obtain and maintain city and state licensing, NAEYC standards and accreditation, and ExceleRate Quality Rating and Improvement System Gold Circle of Quality.
Estimated: From $75,000 a year
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Child Care Assistant Director
KinderCare Education —Woodridge, IL
Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts and corporate partners.
Up to $21.50 an hour
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Daycare Assistant Director
Meaningful Milestones Daycare —Chicago, IL
Report progress of children to parents in bi-annual reports and through parent- teacher conferences. Work with parents to maintain healthy relationships and…
Estimated: From $40,000 a year
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Early Childhood Director Qualified Teacher
Elmhurst Preparatory School of Early Learning —Elmhurst, IL
Meet state licensing requirements for education and experience. Minimum 2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center.
Estimated: $55,000 a year
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Teacher/Assistant Director - Childcare Center
KIDZ creative concepts —Chicago, IL
It will be fundamental to provide knowledge and instruction to students while also helping them develop their personalities and skills.
Estimated: $17 - $25 an hour
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Trip Director/ Camp counselor
Travel for Teens —United States
Keeping a clear line of communication with parents and office staff. Travel For Teens is looking for qualified candidates to be Trip Directors and Counselors…
Estimated: From $300 a week
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CHILD CARE DIRECTOR
CHICAGO YOUTH CENTERS —Chicago, IL
Bachelor’s degree in related field (social service, education, etc.). Identify, secure and maintain city and state licenses for the program.
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Kanis Child Care Center Director
Chicago State University —Chicago, IL
Directs, manages and oversees all support systems including front desk and kitchen are staffed at all times. Meet all CSU and DCFS qualifications and Health and…
Estimated: $66.2K - $83.9K a year
Daycare Director's Assistant
Alphabet Learning Center —La Grange Park, IL
Previous experience in childcare, babysitting, or related field preferred. First aid and CPR certification is a plus. Expected hours: 40 per week.
Estimated: From $20 an hour
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Day Care Center Director
House of Kidds Childcare & Learning Center —Chicago, IL
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (or equivalent experience). Maintain compliance with licensing regulations and ensure…
Estimated: $48,000 - $53,000 a year
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Child Care Director
Stateside Preschool —Addison, IL
B) Ensure that educational programs meet or exceed state and local regulations and licensing requirements. B) Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance…
Estimated: $40,000 - $70,157 a year
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Director for Daycare Center
OAKTREE ACADEMY —Chicago, IL
Conduct emergency drills, such as fire, tornado and intruder drills, in accordance with state licensing requirements; Review and approve lesson plans.
Estimated: $55,000 a year
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Director of Childcare
Loyola University Health System —Melrose Park, IL
Monitor state requirements for approved continued education training of required clock hours during the licensing year for all staff. Must be 21 years of age.
Estimated: $59.2K - $75K a year
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Lead Infant Teacher/ Director
L&L Academy and Preschool —Chicago, IL
Sixty semester or 90 quarter hours of credit from an accredited college or. Child care and/or child development from birth to age 6. At least 21 years of age.
Estimated: From $43,000 a year
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Child Care Director Consultant
Stateside Preschool —Addison, IL
B) Ensure programs meet or exceed state licensing requirements and industry best practices. A) Provide strategic leadership to the preschool, overseeing daily…
Estimated: $34.6K - $43.8K a year
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Assistant Director of Childcare
Loyola University Health System —Melrose Park, IL
Plans summer enrichment, onsite "field trips", plans annual graduation event, schedules Hearing & Vision screening, and schedules school pictures.
Estimated: $55.5K - $70.2K a year
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Lead Toddler Teacher/ Director
L&L Academy and Preschool —Chicago, IL
Sixty semester or 90 quarter hours of credit from an accredited college or. Child care and/or child development from birth to age 6. At least 21 years of age.
Estimated: From $43,000 a year
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Daycare Director
Tinley Child Care Academy —Tinley Park, IL
Must meet childcare state licensing requirements for education and experience. Early Childhood Education/Education field required.
Estimated: $42.7K - $54.1K a year
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Assistant Daycare Director
Agapé Child Care Learning Center —Hazel Crest, IL
Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners.
Estimated: $19 - $22 an hour
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Lead Infant Teacher/Assistant Director
Oaktree Academy —Chicago, IL
Design lesson plans that (i) are fun and engaging and help each child succeed, and (ii) meet developmental objectives of curriculum.
Estimated: $19 - $23 an hour
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Child Care Director

Concordia Place - Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time From $75,000 a year

Benefits

403(b) matching
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Curriculum development
Microsoft Publisher
Microsoft Office
3 years
Supervising experience
Bachelor's degree
Classroom experience
Budgeting

Full Job Description

Why Join Concordia Place?
Do you want to positively impact children's growth? Interested in teaching a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum? What about working with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Concordia Place is right for you!

Founded in 1981, Concordia Place is a vibrant mission driven organization providing multigenerational programs including early learning, after-school, and teen leadership for Chicago communities. Our centers are located in the Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center and Old Irving Park neighborhoods, with plans to expand into Albany Park. While we are diverse, we are united by our mission to create involved communities where all our neighbors can gather, learn, and grow. Concordia believes everyone deserves opportunity, and that it is best served when it is broadly inclusive.

Our Guiding Principles

Faith in Action
A Place of Yes
A Place for All
A Place of One
A Place of Excellence

Director
This is a full-time position as a Director at Concordia Place on Whipple. The Director develops and administers the early learning program consistent with Concordia Place policies, needs of membership and community, and within city and state requirements. Reports to the Vice President of Program Services.

Responsibilities:
Excellence in Mission

Obtain and maintain city and state licensing, NAEYC standards and accreditation, and ExceleRate Quality Rating and Improvement System Gold Circle of Quality
Ensure program and curriculum are whole-child focused, developmentally appropriate, and leading edge
Maintain current knowledge in field
Collaborate with parents to create support for their parenting and seamless transitions between home and center
Cultivate parent relationships, including the Parents Matters committee
Establish checks and balances for major functions, including enrollment, tuition accounts, and data integrity
Work with other Concordia Ministries leadership to ensure a Place of One.
Ensure facility program spaces are outward reflections of a Place of Excellence.

Financial Strength

Responsible for program recruitment and enrollment, including, program marketing, open houses and other events for prospective families
Coordinate with marketing and communications to ensure full enrollment
Lead program operations within budget, current accounts, full enrollment, and appropriate staffing
Coordinate with other staff to develop and execute fundraising strategies, including help to prepare grant proposals

Visibility

Promote organization through community relationships and online channels (web, social media, etc.)
Present programs to community groups; develop and foster relationships with key community and program leaders and organizations
Coordinate program with other segments of Concordia and with community activities

Capacity for Growth

Hire, manage, train, grow, and mentor staff appropriate to the current and future needs of program and organization
Ensure all staff are fluent in Concordia messaging and branding.

Requirements

Must have: Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education and 9 credits in administration, leadership, or management
Must have: Illinios Gateways Director credential level 2
3-5 years experience as a director or assistant director supervising classroom staff in an early learning, preschool or school age program with at least 50 children
Knowledge of children's physical, emotional and developmental patterns
Knowledge of curriculum development and planning, in-service staff training and procedures for evaluation of the progress of individual children
Sensitivity to the individual and group needs of children and their families
Ability to communicate with parents and staff effectively
Maturity to supervise staff
Experience managing operations within budget
Ability to delegate responsibility
Ability to promote and present program at various forums
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word, Excel, and Publisher)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to a 30 pound child

Salary, Perks and Benefits

Salary Range: starting at $75,000 annually
Signing bonus of $1,000!

Concordia Place offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees. Here is an overview of the many perks of working at Concordia Place (PLEASE NOTE: must work 30 hours or more per week for eligibility):

403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Medical insurance
Life insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability insurance
10 holidays off per year
Employee Referral program
Childcare tuition discount for employees
Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff

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child care director jobs in Chicago, IL

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Daycare Assistant Director

Early Childhood Director Qualified Teacher

Teacher/Assistant Director - Childcare Center

Trip Director/ Camp counselor

CHILD CARE DIRECTOR

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Daycare Director's Assistant

Day Care Center Director

Child Care Director

Director for Daycare Center

Director of Childcare

Lead Infant Teacher/ Director

Child Care Director Consultant

Assistant Director of Childcare

Lead Toddler Teacher/ Director

Daycare Director

Assistant Daycare Director

Lead Infant Teacher/Assistant Director

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