Daycare Assistant Director

Little Learner Children’s Academy is a privately-owned childcare center. Join Little Learner Children's Academy as a Child Care Assistant Director, where you will play a vital role in supporting the Center Director in daily operations, curriculum oversight and staff management. Your efforts will help nurture the potential of young learners and shape their futures. We are looking for individuals who want to support working families while building their careers in early childhood. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families. 

We are seeking an Daycare Assistant Director Monday through Friday available during hours of operation from 6:30AM to 6:00 PM. There are some evening and weekend meetings and events the director is required to attend.

Location: Yorkville

Shifts From: 6:30am-6:00pm
Monday through Friday
Compensation:  (Commensurate with education and experience)

Daycare Assistant Directors are expected to bring passion and professionalism, and in return, full-time employees may enjoy:

• Blue Cross/Blue Shield medical, dental & vision insurance
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Discounted childcare tuition
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Career advancement and growth opportunities
• Paid work retreats
• And much more

The ideal Assistant Director candidate meets the following requirements:

• THE DESIRE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others with a professional and positive attitude
• Express a loving demeanor with children!
• Spanish- Speaking and writing is preferred
• Ability to support and manage staff
• Understanding of child care regulations and standards

Minimum qualifications required to qualify as an Assistant Director in the ECE field:

• Associates Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education
  
• Physical Exam
• Pass Criminal Background Check
• 3 written character references
• CPR/First Aid Certification (30 days from start date)
• Continuing education: 15 in-service hours

Education qualifications for Assistant Director per DCFS standards:

All child care directors shall have a minimum of an associate degree in child development or early childhood education, or the equivalent (defined as 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education) and either a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential and http://www.ilgateways.com/en/illinois-directorcredential-idc) or 3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of credential approved training in administration, leadership or management.

Assistant Director tasks include but aren’t limited to:

• Ensure daily operations comply with state licensing regulations
• Supervise classroom curriculum and classroom observations
• Conducting Professional and Performance Plans for staff
• Welcome all new families and staff to the center
• Organize large school events (Pre-K Graduation, Book Fairs, fundraisers, etc.)
• Coordinate ongoing staff development activities including staff meetings and trainings
• Able to stand for long periods of time, frequent walking, sitting on the floor and playing with children, being able to lift up to a 40 lb child in an emergency situation. This is a physically ACTIVE role.
• Fluency and clear communication in English. Must be able to communicate with other staff and parents clearly in both verbal and written form.

Assisting the director with:

• Managing employee time cards
• Conducting Monthly Mandatory Center Meetings
• Attending Monthly Management meetings at HQ
• Creating Staff schedules
• Ensuring center is “tour ready” on a daily basis
• Keeping a positive site work culture
• Managing food program
• Supervising DCFS compliance
• Resolving parent/staff concerns
• Managing parent tuition
  

Little Learner Children’s Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, military membership or veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other factor covered by applicable federal, state and local laws. Little Learner Children’s Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.