We are leaders in the early education industry and our people are given the opportunity to do their best every day in our state-of-the-art centers.
Center Directors influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community encouraging everyone to thrive.
We are opening a brand-new early childhood center in Bartlett and we are hiring the leader who will open it. You will hire every teacher. You will set the culture before there is one. You will meet the first family who walks through the door and enroll the first child. When this center is full and thriving it will be because of decisions you made before it opened.
Daily responsibilities for Center Directors:
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
Identifies schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
Conducts classroom observations evaluations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
Manages team to ensure curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
Uses a growth mindset to train coach and develop for the future
Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
Builds and communicates weekly schedules
Daily management of classroom ratios
Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Leads tour with prospective families highlighting key features/points of difference with our curriculum teacher tenure/quality etc.
Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
Executes parent pleasers
Execution of our Show and Tell
Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
Responsible for accident/incident reporting
Medication management
Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations
Center Qualifications:
At least two years of center leadership/management experience required. Three or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred.
Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
Bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.
Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
Illinois DCFS Qualifications Please read carefully before applying. Illinois requires day care center directors to meet specific state standards (89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130). Applicants who do not meet these cannot be licensed regardless of experience.
You must have all of the following:
Education
Associate degree or higher in Child Development or Early Childhood Education OR
64 semester hours in any discipline including at least 21 semester hours in child development early childhood education or early childhood special education
Coursework
At least 18 semester hours in courses directly related to child care / child development birth to age 6
Alternative experience-based pathways exist under 407.130. If you believe you qualify another way tell us in your application.
Administration
Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential OR
3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of Gateways-approved training in administration leadership or management
Dont have this yet Apply anyway. This requirement is closable and we will fund it for the right candidate.
Other requirements
At least 21 years of age
Must clear DCFS background check requirements (89 Ill. Adm. Code 385)
Compensation: $58000.00 - $75000.00 per year
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience we make early education joyful engaging and fun so children are happy to learn play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE weve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners educators partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
Required Experience:
Director
Benefits:Bonus based on performanceCompany partiesCompetitive salaryEmployee discountsFree uniformsOpportunity for advancementPaid time offParental leaveTraining & developmentJoin the fastest growing childcare company today!We are leaders in the early education industry and our people are given the ...
Benefits:
Bonus based on performance
Company parties
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Training & development
Join the fastest growing childcare company today!
We are leaders in the early education industry and our people are given the opportunity to do their best every day in our state-of-the-art centers.
Center Directors influence the growth and development of both children and teachers. They create an environment of collaboration and community encouraging everyone to thrive.
We are opening a brand-new early childhood center in Bartlett and we are hiring the leader who will open it. You will hire every teacher. You will set the culture before there is one. You will meet the first family who walks through the door and enroll the first child. When this center is full and thriving it will be because of decisions you made before it opened.
Daily responsibilities for Center Directors:
PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
Identifies schedules and interviews teacher candidates; Builds networks of external future talent
Conducts classroom observations evaluations and provides feedback that motivates and encourages learning.
Manages team to ensure curriculum is executed in alignment with brand standards;
Uses a growth mindset to train coach and develop for the future
Listens objectively to employee concerns and plans a recommended course of action
Builds and communicates weekly schedules
Daily management of classroom ratios
Manages new hire paperwork and all employee files in compliance with state licensing regulations
Builds and communicates center schedules to ensure appropriate ratios are always intact and labor is effectively managed to budget.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Leads tour with prospective families highlighting key features/points of difference with our curriculum teacher tenure/quality etc.
Regularly communicates with families regarding student progress
Executes parent pleasers
Execution of our Show and Tell
Regularly audits and maintains all records and files for students and teachers
Ensures the physical environment and health/safety standards are full compliance with local and state licensing regulations
Manages relationships with state licensors and conducts center evaluations
Responsible for accident/incident reporting
Medication management
Conducts monthly emergency safety drills
Manages new customer administration and files in compliance with state licensing regulations
Center Qualifications:
At least two years of center leadership/management experience required. Three or more years of center leadership/management experience highly preferred.
Must have professional teaching experience with infant to preschool children.
Bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field highly preferred.
Strong knowledge of state licensing rules and regulations.
CPR and First Aide Certification highly preferred.
Must meet state specific guidelines for the role.
Illinois DCFS Qualifications Please read carefully before applying. Illinois requires day care center directors to meet specific state standards (89 Ill. Adm. Code 407.130). Applicants who do not meet these cannot be licensed regardless of experience.
You must have all of the following:
Education
Associate degree or higher in Child Development or Early Childhood Education OR
64 semester hours in any discipline including at least 21 semester hours in child development early childhood education or early childhood special education
Coursework
At least 18 semester hours in courses directly related to child care / child development birth to age 6
Alternative experience-based pathways exist under 407.130. If you believe you qualify another way tell us in your application.
Administration
Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential OR
3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of Gateways-approved training in administration leadership or management
Dont have this yet Apply anyway. This requirement is closable and we will fund it for the right candidate.
Other requirements
At least 21 years of age
Must clear DCFS background check requirements (89 Ill. Adm. Code 385)
Compensation: $58000.00 - $75000.00 per year
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience we make early education joyful engaging and fun so children are happy to learn play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE weve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners educators partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
The Learning Experience is more than just a child care center. It’s a place where children learn, grow, and have fun. Discover our programs for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners today!
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