Child Development Supervisor - Childrens Center - West

Overview

Job Title: Child Development Supervisor – Childrens Center – West

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Posting Type: On-Site, Full-Time

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate early childhood curriculum for enrolled three- to five-year-old children.
• Supervise assigned interns, practicum students, volunteers, and individuals conducting research in the classroom.
• Develop and implement programs and operational procedures that meet Illinois licensing requirements and standards set by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
  • Plan and implement daily classroom and outdoor activities focusing on child health, safety, and development across cognitive, social, emotional, and physical domains; create lesson plans, interact with children, and document learning.
• Attend to the physical needs of children, including dressing, feeding, napping, and toileting.
• Observe and evaluate children’s developmental patterns using classroom assessment methods; adjust activities accordingly.
• Maintain daily communication with parents, including weekly classroom newsletters, parent/teacher conferences, and sharing information related to developmental screenings and assessments; provide resources/referrals as appropriate; participate in family events.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.
• Engage in professional growth activities to meet licensing guidelines and NAEYC standards (20 clock hours/year).
• Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned student employees, practicum students, interns, and volunteers.
• Cooperate with research activities by assisting researchers and facilitating child participation.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Credentials required by Illinois Department of Children and Family Services for employment as a Child Care Worker in a licensed child care facility.
• Either:
  • Bachelor's degree in child development, education, or related field with 18 semester hours directly related to child development and/or child care, including 6 hours from birth to age six; or
  • Two years of experience comparable to the lower level of this series with 18 additional semester hours of related coursework.

• Knowledge of NAEYC standards and mandated state/local standards.
• Familiarity with GOLD assessment tool.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

For fullest consideration, click on the Apply Now button and fully complete all sections of the online application, including a detailed work history and education/licensure information. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, and transcripts with your application. After submission, revisions are not allowed; to update information you must withdraw and reapply before the posting close date. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a public research university that serves a diverse student body and engages with civic, corporate, and community partners. UIC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable employment mandates.

Posting close date:
Reposted until July 29, 2026. Salary range: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00 annually. Posting includes information about benefits and eligibility.