Evening Child Care Director — Lead & Elevate Care

Maxines Daycare INC; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Maxine’s Daycare & Learning Center in Illinois is seeking an Evening Child Care Director to lead center operations from 4:00 PM to closing, ensuring safe, nurturing care and compliance with licensing requirements.

You will supervise evening teachers, manage staff-to-child ratios, communicate with families at pickup, and oversee safety checks, documentation, and closing procedures while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must meet Illinois DCFS director qualifications and provide documentation.
• Primary responsibility: lead center operations 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM.
• Experience in licensed early childhood or child care settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise evening teachers and staff; manage breaks and ratios.
• Monitor classrooms for supervision, activity, guidance, and transitions.
• Serve as on-site in-charge; respond to emergencies, illnesses, and staffing needs.
• Communicate with families at pickup; document messages and incidents.
• Maintain attendance, timekeeping, and sign-in/out records in Smartcare.
• Ensure safe meals, allergy plans, medication procedures, and health rules.
• Perform evening safety checks and closing procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality and report concerns to owner/director.
• Support coaching, onboarding, policy compliance, and follow-up.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organization

Education

60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours in related field

DCFS director qualifications

Transcripts/credential documentation

Job description

Maxine’s Daycare & Learning Center in Illinois is seeking an Evening Child Care Director to lead center operations from 4:00 PM to closing, ensuring safe, nurturing care and compliance with licensing requirements.

You will supervise evening teachers, manage staff-to-child ratios, communicate with families at pickup, and oversee safety checks, documentation, and closing procedures while maintaining confidentiality.