Center Director: Lead Early Childhood & Team Growth

Learning Care Group, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Education Support

Financial Benefits

Child Care Discount

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Learning Care Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Director to lead school operations, promote children’s social, physical and intellectual growth, and collaborate with staff to maintain a safe, educational environment. You will communicate with parents about progress and ensure adherence to licensing standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, curriculum implementation, and ensuring profitability while maintaining high-quality care for families served by the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA, Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.
• 2 years management experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day!
• Manages School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating and interpreting standards with teachers.
• Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Skills

Staff management

Leadership

Curriculum implementation

Communication with teachers

Education

CDA

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Learning Care Group, Inc. seeks an experienced Director to lead school operations, promote children’s social, physical and intellectual growth, and collaborate with staff to maintain a safe, educational environment. You will communicate with parents about progress and ensure adherence to licensing standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, curriculum implementation, and ensuring profitability while maintaining high-quality care for families served by the organization.