Daycare Center Director

Daycare Center Director

Little Learner Children’s Academy is a privately‑owned childcare center. Bring your passion for child‑centered education to a school that prioritizes hands‑on exploration! Join Little Learner Children’s Academy as a Center Director and leave a lasting legacy by nurturing the potential of young learners and shaping their futures. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families.

At the heart of our mission are our core values:

• Learning – We are passionate about continuous learning for both children and educators.
• Loyalty – We build strong, lasting relationships with our families, staff, and community.
• Caring – We create a supportive, loving environment where every child feels safe and valued.
• Adventurous – We encourage curiosity and exploration in every learning experience.

Minooka, Crest Hill, Yorkville and Bolingbrook

From $50,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Monday to Friday

6:30 am – 6:00 pm

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• 401(K)
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Monday‑Friday schedule
• Discounted childcare tuition
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Paid work retreats
• And much more

• Responsible for daily operations in accordance with state licensing regulations and Little Learner operating policies.
• Manage the facility’s administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions.
• Oversee the curriculum, market the program, manage personnel, and execute the company’s high standards of excellence.
• Touring, Academy enrollment, excel in interpersonal skills and phone etiquette.
• Employee development and retention.

• Knowledge of child care management and early education.
• Have a minimum of an Associate Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or the equivalent (defined as 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Early Childhood Special Education) or a Gateways to Opportunity Level 1 Illinois Director Credential.
• Experience in a licensed childcare facility. Director 2+ years. Assistant Director 1+ years.
• Strong administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills with a talent for building relationships with families and employees.
• A passion for providing high‑quality care and education to children.

• Feel supported & valued
• Predictable schedule
• No weekends
• Coworkers are more like family
• Amazing career opportunities in leadership and management
• Make a difference in the lives of children and families every day

Little Learner Children’s Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, military membership or veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other factor covered by applicable federal, state and local laws. Little Learner Children’s Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the Company has facilities.

This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.