Early Childhood Center Director - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401K + company match

Child Care Discount

Work-Life Balance

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking a Director to lead school operations and staff, promoting growth and adherence to licensing standards. The role focuses on creating a safe, educational environment for children while keeping parents informed of progress.

You will recruit and guide a team, implement the curriculum, coach teachers, and ensure the school meets state requirements. The position emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and community presence.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet Illinois licensing requirements for a Child Care Director.
• Illinois Director Qualification: minimum Associate Degree in ECE/Child Development or equivalent coursework.
• 2 years of management experience supervising at least six non-exempt staff; experience in ECE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make a difference every day by guiding school operations and staff.
• Plan schedules, evaluate performance, and develop improvement plans; coach teachers on curriculum standards.
• Ensure compliance with company and state licensing standards for safe, educational environments.
• Create an engaging, caring learning environment for children and parents.
• Promote a positive image and position the school as a provider of choice in the community.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff to maintain high standards.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Skills

Staff management

Educational leadership

Curriculum coaching

Education

CDA or equivalent

Associate/Bachelor in ECE or related field

Job description

Learning Care Group is seeking a Director to lead school operations and staff, promoting growth and adherence to licensing standards. The role focuses on creating a safe, educational environment for children while keeping parents informed of progress.

You will recruit and guide a team, implement the curriculum, coach teachers, and ensure the school meets state requirements. The position emphasizes leadership, budget awareness, and community presence.