Director

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Director to oversee our organization's operations. Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supervising, working with children and families, program management, relationship management, program development, and administrative tasks. This individual will help oversee all requirements creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for children.

Responsibilities:

- Manage and supervise staff to ensure efficient operation of the organization
- Build and maintain positive relationships with staff, families and children.

· Maintain all required documents for Licensing

· Provide program information for potential families

. Maintain ratios within the classrooms – may be required to sub in classrooms.

· Communicate with parents on children's' growth and progress

· Create a FUN and safe learning environment

. Maintain the health and safety of all students

Qualifications:

-· Minimum of 60 college credit hours with Minimum of 6 semester hours in Child Development or ECE

· Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields

· Curriculum development experience

· Classroom management

· Passionate about working with children

· Ability to build rapport with children and parents

· Creativity

· Positive and patient demeanor

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Must be willing to do DCFS Background check

· Ability to work Monday to Friday (7am to 530pm) (schedule fluctuates)

- Strong understanding of program management
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective relationship management
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure

This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About ABCD Academy for Children:

Daycare/Preschool serving children from age 6 weeks to 5 years old.
Good Salary. Great place to work. Benefits include vacation, personal and sick days.
Year round school. Monday to Friday!

ADDRESS: 253 EAST RAND ROAD, MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $60K-$65K depending on experience

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule: Availability to work from 7am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday

License/Certification Required:

• CPR/ First Aid Certification
• Food Manager Training
• Children with Special Needs
• INCCRA Illinois Director Credential Level 1

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mount Prospect, IL 60056: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000