AAUW Preschool Director

AAUW Preschool; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is looking for a dynamic and passionate Director to lead their preschool. With a rich history of fostering developmental growth, this role involves overseeing operations, ensuring high-quality education, and maintaining accreditation standards. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, relevant credentials, and experience in program administration. Join a dedicated team that values professional development and community involvement, making a significant impact on young learners' lives. If you are driven by passion and excellence in education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and Director Credential required.
• 2+ years of ECE program administration experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage preschool operations while ensuring high-quality education.
• Oversee staff development and maintain accreditation standards.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Child Development

Program Administration

Bilingual (English-Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Director Credential II or III

ECE Credential 4 or 5

Job description

AAUW Preschool, founded in 1953, is a non-profit, parent-cooperative preschool located in Waukegan, IL. We are seeking an energetic, passionate and experienced individual to serve as Director. Ideal candidates will have required education, certification and experience as required by Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

AAUW Preschool is well-respected and has a rich history of fostering quality, developmental growth in a diverse student body. Students aged two to five have a wide variety of class options to choose from.

In addition to weekly classes, AAUW Preschool hosts a variety of enrichment opportunities. Family Nights, Kindergarten Information sessions, LearnScape workdays and various other opportunities are regularly scheduled and are open to current families and community members.

AAUW Preschool teachers and staff are held to the highest standard in Early Childhood Education. High quality teachers and professional staff are the heart of the school. Our team consistently improves their knowledge with professional development opportunities, collaboration and ongoing education.

AAUW Preschool operates under the governance of the Department of Children and Family Services and the Illinois State Board of Education. In addition, the school is NAEYC accredited and currently holds a Gold Circle of Quality rating from ExceleRate Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development (including minimum 9 semester hours of Business Administration)
• Director Credential II or III
• ECE Credential 4 or 5
• 2+ years ECE program administration experience
• 1+ years ECE teaching experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred but not necessary

Contacts: Interested candidates should submit the following items to [e-mail]. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule on-campus interviews.