Program Supervisor - Early Childhood & Preschool

WHO WE ARE: The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun! We serve residents of the Elmhurst community as well as residents of neighboring towns! We are looking for someone to join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, having fun, and fostering belonging! Someone who will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community.

We have an exciting FULL-TIME job opportunity as Program Supervisor - Early Childhood & Preschool! You will be the direct supervisor of all early childhood programming including Sunbeams & Rainbows Preschool and Kids Plus drop-in childcare at Courts Plus. 

WHY JOIN US? The Elmhurst Park District recently passed an $89.9M referendum that will allow the district to build, among other projects, a brand-new Wagner Community Center, which includes an early childhood wing. This position offers the unique opportunity to play an integral role in the planning process for the new facility and the operations plan specific to the early childhood areas of the building, all while enhancing the early childhood program area and expanding family events for our community.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: As Program Supervisor, you will develop and manage early childhood programming and camps, the Sunbeams & Rainbows Preschool program which includes ten preschool classes across five unique sites, and the kids plus program out of our Courts Plus facility! Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate staff
• Provide ongoing leadership, foresight and motivation to staff
• Prepare and monitor budget, and manage it within guidelines including accurate preparation and completion of financial paperwork
  
• Prepare, negotiate and manage contracts for independent contractors
• Create a range of recreational programming tailored to children ages birth to five years of age
• Research industry trends, community demographics, and participant feedback to identify program gaps and opportunities for growth
• Facilitate seasonal family events
  
• Prepare program information for registration and brochure production
• Prepare program participant information materials
• Plan, promote, and implement programs on a seasonal basis
• Observe and evaluate programs
• Ensure an inclusive program experience for participants with and without disabilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Leisure Studies from a National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) accredited university or related field with 4 years of experience in programming and 2 years of supervisory experience
  
• Valid IL Drivers License 
  
• Strong knowledge of early childhood education best practices, kindergarten readiness standards, and special education policies. 
• Knowledge of theory and philosophy of recreation as well as knowledge of principles of leisure program leadership and development
  
• Proficiency in computer word-processing and spreadsheet applications
• Proven problem-solving, communication, organizational, customer service and management skills

WHEN YOU’LL WORK:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Due to the varying nature of the work, some nights and weekends as needed for programming. Some flexibility with remote work and work hours.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• This position is classified under Pay Grade 5, with a salary range of $58,656 to $82,123. For internal equity and budgetary considerations, the anticipated starting range for this role is set at $58,656 to $65,000.

In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefit package, including:

• Defined contribution medical insurance plan (5 plan options)
• Dental insurance plan
• Vision insurance plan
• District paid life insurance
• Participation in IMRF (retirement, disability, death benefits)
• Vacation days, personal days, sick leave and 9 paid holidays!
• Sick bank leave, paid parental leave and paid bereavement leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two deferred compensation programs (VOYA & Nationwide)
• Voluntary Supplemental insurance coverage for short-term disability, accident, hospitalization
• Flexible spending accounts for unreimbursed medical and dependent care
• Free family Courts Plus Membership and Pool Passes!
• Free/discounted District programs, merchandise and concessions
• Educational assistance/tuition reimbursement
• Professional organizational membership
• Values Recognition Program
• Service Awards Program
• Employee social activities
• Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)

 
* The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Division Manager - Human Resources & Risk at jbruns@epd.org.*

For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit epd.org!!

Additional Legal Statements

Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.

Salary : $58,656 - $65,000