Early Childhood Assistant Head of School

Kensington School; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

CPR/First Aid Certification

Career Coach

Bonus Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Kensington School, a premier private preschool with 55+ years of excellence in Early Childhood Education, seeks an experienced leader to join our growing leadership team in Chicago. This Full-Time Assistant Head of School role offers a competitive salary, strong support from a central Home Office, and opportunities to shape our programs and culture.

Applicants should possess leadership experience in licensed childcare, a commitment to exceptional experiences for children and families, and meet

Formación

• Must meet Illinois DCFS Director qualification requirements.
• Leadership and administrative experience in licensed childcare.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead school operations and strategy to advance program quality.
• Develop and support school teams to deliver exceptional experiences.
• Collaborate with Home Office on Admissions, Payroll, Hiring, and Curriculum.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

Childcare passion

Educación

Illinois DCFS Director qualification

Descripción del empleo

Assistant Head of School – Kensington School

Kensington School, a premier private preschool with over 55 years of excellence in Early Childhood Education, is seeking experienced and passionate school leaders to join our growing leadership team!

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career with a rapidly expanding, family-led organization that puts children, families, and staff at the heart of everything we do.

At Kensington School, our school leaders are empowered to focus on what matters most: creating an exceptional school experience. With extensive support from our Home Office in Admissions, Payroll, Hiring, Curriculum, Maintenance, Publishing, IT, Purchasing, and Food Services, our school leaders can spend less time managing behind-the-scenes operations and more time building meaningful relationships, developing their teams, and creating a thriving school community.

You’ll be surrounded by a team of qualified, experienced professionals who share a commitment to excellence in Early Childhood Education. Our school leaders have the support, resources, and freedom to bring their ideas to life in our beautiful, thoughtfully designed school environments, created exclusively for Kensington by our in-house architect.

We believe great schools are built by great people. Our leadership team fosters a collaborative, supportive, and joyful culture. Throughout the year, we celebrate our staff through special events and come together for meaningful monthly charity initiatives that make a difference in our communities.

Why Build Your Career at Kensington?

• Competitive Salary: $55,000–$65,000 annually
• Extraordinary Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid CPR/First Aid Certification
• Access to a Professional Career Coach
• Full-Time Leadership Position

Qualifications

• Must meet or exceed Illinois DCFS Director qualification requirements.
• Previous leadership and administrative experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Creative, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Genuine passion for Early Childhood Education and a commitment to providing exceptional experiences for children and families.

Grow with Kensington School!

If you're a passionate early childhood leader looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact, feel supported in your role, and grow with an established and expanding organization, we’d love to meet you!

Learn more about our philosophy and schools at www.kensingtonschool.com.