What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Director (Early Childhood) position at SCC Early Childhood Centers?
Summary: Responsible for planning and implementing corporate and individual site goals and objectives, maintaining and ensuring successful school enrollments, and projecting and maintaining a positive approach with families, staff, children and the community.
Manages and strategically plans for the daily operations of a medium-sized early childhood center (approximately 75-120 students), inclusive of children from 6 weeks old to 6 years old.
Mentors and supervises a team of 22-29 staff, ensures developmentally appropriate practice is implemented at all program levels. Maintains compliance with ISBE Preschool for All/Prevention Initiative Programs, DCFS, CACFP, Head Start, local and ExceleRate Illinois requirements. Develops site-wide annual continuous quality improvement plans and ensures ongoing quality improvements are fulfilled and adhered to. Oversees professional development of staff. Plans and presents site-specific and all-company professional development days.
Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood highly desirable. Prior school management experience and college coursework required. 5 years of early childhood (0-5 years old) classroom experience required. Prefer bi-lingual - fluency in Eastern European languages, Assyrian, Russian, or Mongolian.
Gateways Level I Director Credential required; Gateways Level II Director Credential requiredt within 12 months of employment
This position requires overnight travel 1-3 times per year for conferences, professional development, and/or employee engagement. Travel ranges from 1-4 nights away.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $57,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Early childhood program management: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Skokie, IL 60077 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Skokie, IL 60077: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $57,000 - $70,000