Center Director

Kids & Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids & Company is seeking a passionate professional for the Center Director role in Chicago. This leader will foster an enriching environment for children, manage daily operations, and collaborate with a diverse team to uphold the highest standards of early childhood education. Join a company that values kindness, innovation, and diversity in early learning.

Benefits

Enhanced Benefit Plan - Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance.

100% employer-paid Life Insurance plan up to $50,000.00

401(k) plan match

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Career development

Free Child Care Benefit

Access to Daily Pay through our On-Demand Pay Provider

Qualifications

• At least two years of center leadership experience in a childcare program is preferred.
• Candidates must complete required state and company background checks, including fingerprint checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor others within a diverse and inclusive daycare environment.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the center with a business mindset.
• Maintain a quality early childhood program within the Kids & Company philosophy.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field

Director certified in the state of Illinois

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Are you seeking a career in Early Education Leadership? Look no further than Kids & Company!

Kids & Company is a thriving childcare provider that has been offering high-quality care and early learning programs since 2002. With over 180 locations across the United States and Canada and growing, we are looking for a passionate educator to join our leadership team.

As a Childcare Director, you will be an integral leader on the Kids & Company team, exemplifying our Kidco values and our culture of Kindness, Innovation, Diversity, Courage, and Optimism. Our utmost priority is to ensure that all of our children enjoy an enriching and inclusive learning experience where they develop independence, confidence, and a positive sense of self and the world around them. And while our educators make sure our children feel valued, seen, and heard, we do the same for our educators who come from all walks of life, speak dozens of languages and reflect the diverse families and communities we serve.

Work Location:657 W. Fulton St. Chicago, IL 60661

Kids & Company employees are offered many benefits, including;

• Enhanced Benefit Plan -Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• 100% employer-paid Life Insurance plan up to $50,000.00 and an ADD plan.
• 401(k) plan match
• Paid time off
• Referral bonus
• Career development
• Free Child Care Benefit
• Access to Daily Pay through our On-Demand Pay Provider
  
  

As a Child Care Director, you will:

• Lead and mentor others within a diverse and inclusive day care environment.
• Engage with your team and families daily.
• Maintain a quality early childhood program within the parameters of the Kids & Company philosophy and agency guidelines.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the center with a business mindset – making decisions for the betterment of the child care center.
• Inspire and support the professional development of your staff to ensure success.
• Collaborate with other Kids & Company departments including, finance, learning environments, marketing, customer service and human resources.
  
  

Requirements:

Candidates must complete required state and company background checks, including fingerprint checks. All job offers are contingent on a successful background check, and references.

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field is required.
• Director certified in the state of Illinois.
• At least two years of center leadership experience in a childcare program is preferred.
  
  

Join us at Kids & Company and become part of a diverse and inclusive community committed to providing the highest quality early childhood education. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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