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

Department: Management

Location: Edwards

Compensation: $19.50 - $21.50 / hour

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 be responsible for assisting with the following responsibilities: ensuring the center stays in compliance with all licensing standards and Head Start standards, maintaining the proper staffing structure and ratios, providing the teaching staff with proper guidance and leadership, supporting students development and learning, providing families a high quality experience, and maintaining good communication with the center's executive team.

The Assistant Director will be in a classroom most of the time, and assist the Center Director with administrative functions on an as needed basis. 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.

Key Responsibilities

Trusted collaborator with the Center Director

Assist the Center Director with daily daycare operations and all that is involved with the daycare center

Assist the Center Director with hiring, training, supervising, and managing schedules of Daycare Staff

Help oversee curriculum programs and standards

Maintains accurate Student and Staff Files

Develops and maintains parent/caretaker rapport

Licensing and Facility Management including but not limited to DCFS Licensing, inspections, permits, compliance and maintenance

Target Experience / Skills

Experience in a Daycare Center teaching and management preferred

Experience leading Daycare Teachers and Staff

High Availability, Innovative & 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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