Daycare Assistant Director

Job Description Little Learner Children’s Academy is a privately-owned childcare center. Join Little Learner Children's Academy as a Child Care Assistant Director, where you will play a vital role in supporting the Center Director in daily operations, curriculum oversight and staff management. Your efforts will help nurture the potential of young learners and shape their futures. We are looking for individuals who want to support working families while building their careers in early childhood.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families.

We are seeking an Assistant Daycare Director Monday through Friday available during hours of operation from 6:30AM to 6:00 PM. There are some evening and weekend meetings and events the director is required to attend.

Shifts From: 6:30am-6:00pm

Monday through Friday

Starting at $45,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

Associates Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education

Knowledge of Preschool software such as Pro Care, CRM, Food Program, IDHS Payments and parent communication apps.

Ability to support and manage staff.

Understanding of child care regulations and standards.

Able to stand for long periods of time, frequent walking, sitting on the floor and playing with children, being able to lift up to a 40 lb child in an emergency situation. Spanish
- Speaking and writing is preferred

All child care directors shall 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) and either a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential (-directorcredential-idc) or 3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of credential approved training in administration, leadership or management.

• Supervises curriculum and age-appropriate activities for children.
• Ensures the program is in accordance with all local child care licensing standards.
• Implements procedures to ensure the program and facility comply with health and safety standards.
• Coordinates ongoing staff development activities including staff meetings and trainings.
• Organizes large school events (Pre-K Graduation, Book Fairs, fundraisers, etc.).

• Managing employee time cards
• Attending Monthly Management meetings at HQ
• Keeping a positive site work culture
• Managing food program
• Managing parent tuition

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.