Assistant Director Job Elgin area,Illinois USA,Education / Teaching

Overview

Embrace Life Child Care is looking for an Assistant Director to join our team at our child care center in Edwards, IL. The Assistant Director will be under the direct supervision of the Center Director and will assist with ensuring licensing standards and Head Start standards compliance, maintaining staffing structure and ratios, guiding teaching staff, supporting student development and learning, delivering a high-quality experience for families, and maintaining effective communication with the center's executive team.

The Assistant Director will be in a classroom most of the time and will assist the Center Director with administrative functions as needed. The ideal candidate will have a strong Christian faith and a background in child development, family or child care, experience in providing high-quality services, and knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements.

Department: Management

Location: Edwards

Compensation: $19.50 – $21.50 / hour

As a Christian Company

As a Christian company, values and ideals aligned to a Christ-led life are imperative.

Mission

We partner with families and children to live their ultimate potential and to fully Embrace Life. Our structured learning environments are designed to get kids excited about learning while establishing a firm base in key functional areas. Our ministry emphasizes Christian principles and recognizes that each child and family is unique, created with special gifts and a purposeful life.

Key Responsibilities

Trusted collaborator with the Center Director

Assist with daily daycare operations and all activities involved in the daycare center

Assist with hiring, training, supervising, and managing schedules of daycare staff

Help oversee curriculum programs and standards

Maintain accurate student and staff files

Develop and maintain parent/caretaker rapport

Licensing and facility management including DCFS licensing, inspections, permits, compliance and maintenance

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Target Experience / Skills

Experience in a daycare center teaching and management preferred

Experience leading daycare teachers and staff

High availability, innovative and responsive

Experience with DCFS representative interactions, approvals and audits

Flexibility with changing tasks

Strong sense of accountability with tasks and responsibilities

Qualifications

Early Childhood Education Associate's Degree required;
Bachelor's degree preferred

2+ years of high-quality experience preferred

Benefits

401(k)
Paid time off
Sick time
Employee discount
Professional development reimbursement

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