Center Director

Children's Land; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Land in Glenview, IL, seeks an Early Childhood Center Director to lead daily operations and drive excellence in care and education.

Responsibilities include staffing, budgeting, curriculum development, compliance, and family engagement; candidates should have a degree in ECE or related field and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of leadership experience in an early childhood center or preschool.
• Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to motivate staff to provide high-quality care and education.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations governing early childhood education.
• Aptitude for multitasking, prioritizing, and time management.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the center, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and curriculum development.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and center policies.
• Develop and execute a developmentally appropriate curriculum for all children.
• Utilize Brightwheel for parent communication, tuition collection, and lesson plan distribution.
• Provide ongoing staff training and support to maintain high-quality care and education.
• Foster positive relationships with parents and families through regular communication and involvement.
• Maintain enrollment, attendance, and other administrative records.
• Manage center resources, supplies, equipment, and facilities for safety and quality.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in early childhood education.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Staff motivation

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Early Childhood Education or related field

Tools

Brightwheel

Job description

Job Description

Join us at Children's Land as our new Early Childhood Center Director and become an essential part of our organization! We're on a mission to shape the future of our young learners, and we need a dynamic, experienced, and passionate leader like YOU to spearhead our center's daily operations. As the Early Childhood Center Director, you'll have the amazing opportunity to create and sustain a safe, vibrant, and nurturing environment for children and their families. With your exceptional leadership abilities, profound understanding of early childhood development, and stellar communication skills, you'll play a pivotal role in guiding our team to success!

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of our center, including staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and curriculum development.
• Assure compliance with all state and federal regulations, as well as our center's policies and procedures.
• Craft and execute a developmentally appropriate curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all children.
• Utilize brighwheel for communication with parents, collect tuition, distribute lesson plans, etc.
• Offer continuous training and support to our dedicated staff, ensuring top-notch care and education for our young learners.
• Cultivate positive relationships with parents and families through regular communication and involvement in center activities.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on enrollment, attendance, and other administrative tasks.
• Manage center resources like supplies, equipment, and facilities to ensure safety and quality.
• Engage in professional development opportunities to stay up-to-date on best practices and trends in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a leadership role in an early childhood center or preschool.
• Robust knowledge of child development, early childhood education, and best practices.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate staff to provide top-quality care and education for children.
• Familiarity with state and federal regulations related to early childhood education.
• Aptitude for multitasking, prioritizing, and managing time effectively.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Get ready for a fantastic compensation package! We're proud to offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and plenty of opportunities for professional growth and development.