Executive Director

Little Newtons-Elmwood Park
Elmwood Park, Illinois, US
$75 an hour
Full-time

Company

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

For more than 14 years, we have been a trusted childcare provider among families. We believe that every child is unique and deserves the very best in education.

Our programming is there to nurture a child’s natural desire to learn. We innovate, we teach and we connect, making our learning environments exciting and purposeful.

We offer a program that meets the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of both the individual and the group to include the special needs, talents, and individual style and pace of learning.

We are looking for staff that will take pride in the development and implementation of an age-appropriate curriculum with experience of doing so.

Staff must be self-motivated, self-directed, creative, reliable, trustworthy and a team player. Must be able to communicate with passion and professionalism with children, parents and co-workers.

Do you have a passion for working with young children? Do you want to make a difference each day? Join our team today!

Job Description

We are looking for a motivated Center Director. A bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, or related field, and management experience in a licensed childcare center is preferred.

We are looking for an individual with creativity that can bring positive management skills and lead a team of teachers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strong relationships with our staff, families and community
  • Maintain accurate record-keeping, both state and GSI requirements
  • Support staff in daily tasks and classroom management
  • Manage and maintain child care services in accordance to DCF
  • Team and Parent engagement

Qualifications

  • BA, BS Degree, or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or education; Director qualified
  • Prior Managerial / Leadership experience in a child care setting
  • CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain
  • Outstanding customer service skills, ability to multi-task, strong organizational skills and handle a variety of situations effectively
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • $75 weekly childcare for toddlers and up and discounts available for qualifying infants
  • Comprehensive healthcare including Medical, Dental and vision coverage
  • Life, Accident & disability insurance plan coverage
  • 401 (K) plan
  • PTO and company paid holidays
  • Employee referral program and bonus compensation
  • Monthly professional development

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