Daycare Center Director (Multiple Locations)

Little Learner Children’s Academy; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(K)

Paid vacation and holidays

Monday-Friday schedule

Discounted childcare tuition

Tuition reimbursement programs

Career advancement and growth-opportun

Paid work retreats

Job summary

Little Learner Children’s Academy is seeking a Daycare Center Director to lead daily operations across our Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Minooka and Yorkville centers. You will oversee staff, curriculum, enrollment, and compliance to ensure high-quality care and education for children.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, competitive from $50,000+ with comprehensive benefits, 401(k), and growth opportunities within a supportive team dedicated to families and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child care management and early education.
• Director experience: 2+ years in licensed childcare facility.
• Strong administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in accordance with licensing regulations and academy policies.
• Manage administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions.
• Oversee curriculum, enrollments, and market the program; supervise staff.
• Engage families with excellent interpersonal skills and phone etiquette.

Skills

Leadership

Communication with families

Administrative skills

Education

Associate Degree / Gateways IL Director Credential

Job description

Little Learner Children’s Academy is a privately-owned childcare center. Bring your passion for child-centered education to a school that prioritizes hands-on exploration! Join Little Learner Children's Academy as a Center Director and leave a lasting legacy by nurturing the potential of young learners and shaping their futures. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Title: Daycare Center Director

Locations: Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Minooka and Yorkville

Compensation: From $50,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Shifts From: 6:30 am-6:00 pm

Daycare Center Directors are expected to bring passion and professionalism, and in return, full time employees may enjoy:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(K)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Discounted childcare tuition
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Paid work retreats
• And much more

Responsibilities for Daycare Center Director:

• Responsible for daily operations in accordance with state licensing regulations and Little Learner operating policies.
• Manage the facility's administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions.
• Oversee the curriculum, market the program, manage personnel, and execute the company's high standards of excellence.
• Touring, Academy enrollment, excel in interpersonal skills and phone etiquette.
• Employee development and retention

Job Requirements for Daycare Center Director:

• Knowledge of child care management and early education.
• Have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or the equivalent (defined as 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Early Childhood Special Education) or a Gateways to Opportunity Level 1 Illinois Director Credential.
• Experience in a licensed childcare facility. Director 2+ years. Assistant Director 1+ years.
• Strong administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills with a talent for building relationships with families and employees.
• A passion for providing high quality care and education to children

Employee Feedback:

• Feel supported & valued
• Predictable schedule
• No weekends
• Coworkers are more like family
• Amazing career opportunities in leadership and management
• Make a difference in the lives of children and families every day

Little Learner Children’s Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, military membership or veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other factor covered by applicable federal, state and local laws. Little Learner Children’s Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.