Assistant Director

The Learning Experience - Bolingbrook; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Learning & training

Growth opportunities

Flexible schedule

Health benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Learning Experience - Bolingbrook is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Center Director in overseeing daily operations, ensuring compliance with state licenses, and delivering an outstanding experience for staff, children, and parents.

You will lead tours, manage enrollments, and communicate clearly with families while collaborating with center staff on day-to-day operations to maintain high-quality care. This role offers growth opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Preferred Degree or Certification in Early Childhood Education
• MUST meet DCFS qualifications (21 credit hours in Early Childhood Education with 3 credit hours in an Administration/Business class)
• 3+ years of experience working with children at a Child Care Center
• Must be Pediatric CPR certified or achieve certification within the first 30 days of employment
• The employee must meet all state requirements relative to a criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting, and child abuse clearance prior to beginning employment

Responsibilities

• Assist Center Director in daily operation in compliance with state laws and policy
• Provide tours and maintain enrollments; communicate to build parent relationships and coordinate with staff

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Preferred Degree or Certification in Early Childhood Education

DCFS qualifications: 21 credits in ECE + 3 credits in Admin/Business

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Center Director in the overall operation of a childcare facility in accordance with state and local laws, licensing requirements, and Company policy to provide an outstanding experience for the staff, children, and their parents. The Assistant Director is responsible for providing tours and maintaining enrollments. Communication is essential in this role to build and foster parent relationships and collaborate with center staff on day-to-day operations.

Benefits

• Learning & training
• Growth opportunities
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Health benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance

Qualifications:

• Preferred Degree or Certification in Early Childhood Education
• MUST meet DCFS qualifications (21 credit hours in Early Childhood Education with 3 credit hours in an Administration/Business class)
• 3+ years of experience working with children at a Child Care Center
• Must be Pediatric CPR certified or achieve certification within the first 30 days of employment
• The employee must meet all state requirements relative to a criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting, and child abuse clearance prior to beginning employment