Assistant Director

The Learning Experience #121; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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

Job summary

The Learning Experience #121 in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking an Assistant Director to support the Center Director in daily operations, ensuring compliance with state laws and licensing requirements while delivering an outstanding experience for staff, children, and families.

You will lead tours, manage enrollments, and communicate effectively to build strong relationships with parents and collaborate with center staff on day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• DCFS qualifications: 21 credit hours in Early Childhood Education with 3 credit hours in Administration/Business.
• 3+ years of experience at a Child Care Center.
• Pediatric CPR certification or obtain within first 30 days of employment.
• State criminal background check, FBI fingerprinting, and child abuse clearance required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Center Director in daily operations of the childcare facility in accordance with state/local laws, licensing requirements, and Company policy.
• Provide tours and maintain enrollments.
• Communicate effectively to build relationships with parents and collaborate with center staff on day-to-day operations.

Skills

Child care experience

CPR certification

Education

Early Childhood Education degree or certificate

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