Director, Child Development Center
Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 66342 - 89983
Posted:
30 August 2026 (23 days ago)
Application Deadline:
27 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
Build Strong Foundations. Lead Bright Futures. Join LLCC ! Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a Child Development Center Director to provide leadership for the colleges Child Development Center and help create a high-quality environment where children families students and educators can thrive. This role provides leadership and supervision for staff daily operations programs and services while overseeing the Centers operating budget staff scheduling accounting procedures and employee performance. The Director also builds strong connections between the Child Development Center LLCCs child development program and faculty to support meaningful learning opportunities for students and children. The Director will coordinate the Child and Adult Care Food Program and ensure the Center meets applicable Illinois Department of Early Childhood standards NAEYC accreditation guidelines early childhood grant requirements and ExceleRate Illinois criteria. As a staff member at LLCCs Child Development Center you can look forward to 7 paid holidays a year paid winter break 4-day work week in the summer for 12 weeks and 5 personal days 12 sick days and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website . Come join our team and experience success at LLCC ! Starting salary is likely to be between $66342 and $89983 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education training experience and skills as compared to existing staff in similarly situated positions. LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in early childhood education Child Development or related field with an Illinois Director Credential Level II. At least three years of administrative experience in full-day early childhood program including experience working with grant funded programs. At least three 3 years of professional involvement in the field of early care and education. Professional contributions such as serving in a leadership role in Early Childhood professional organizations or giving presentations or training related to the field of early care and education. Classroom experience with children between ages 2-5. Supervision and conflict resolution skills. Current physical and TB test and current record of immunizations including 1 dose of Tdap and 2 doses of MMR vaccine or evidence of immunity to MMR . Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check drug-screen physical and functional capacity exam.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in early childhood education Child Development or related fields with an Illinois Director Credential Level III .
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Build Strong Foundations. Lead Bright Futures. Join LLCC ! Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a Child Development Center Director to provide leadership for the colleges Child Development Center and help create a high-quality environment where children families students and educators can thrive. This role provides leadership and supervision for staff daily operations programs and services while overseeing the Centers operating budget staff scheduling accounting procedures and employee performance. The Director also builds strong connections between the Child Development Center LLCCs child development program and faculty to support meaningful learning opportunities for students and children. The Director will coordinate the Child and Adult Care Food Program and ensure the Center meets applicable Illinois Department of Early Childhood standards NAEYC accreditation guidelines early childhood grant requirements and ExceleRate Illinois criteria. As a staff member at LLCCs Child Development Center you can look forward to 7 paid holidays a year paid winter break 4-day work week in the summer for 12 weeks and 5 personal days 12 sick days and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website . Come join our team and experience success at LLCC ! Starting salary is likely to be between $66342 and $89983 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education training experience and skills as compared to existing staff in similarly situated positions. LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students faculty and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in early childhood education Child Development or related field with an Illinois Director Credential Level II. At least three years of administrative experience in full-day early childhood program including experience working with grant funded programs. At least three 3 years of professional involvement in the field of early care and education. Professional contributions such as serving in a leadership role in Early Childhood professional organizations or giving presentations or training related to the field of early care and education. Classroom experience with children between ages 2-5. Supervision and conflict resolution skills. Current physical and TB test and current record of immunizations including 1 dose of Tdap and 2 doses of MMR vaccine or evidence of immunity to MMR . Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check drug-screen physical and functional capacity exam.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in early childhood education Child Development or related fields with an Illinois Director Credential Level III .
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) serves individuals of all ages and offers accessible, affordable educational programs leading to transfer and career training degrees and certificates.