Childcare Director

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Employee discounts

• Opportunity for advancement

• Paid time off

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Training & development

• Vision insurance

As the Childcare Director for Primrose School of East Aurora, you'll have the opportunity to prepare the school for its grand opening. In preparation for opening, the director's immediate core responsibilities will include preparing the school for licensing approval, hiring, onboarding and training teachers and assisting with enrollment efforts. You will help build a team that is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment and a culture where all children and team members belong and can thrive.

Our Benefits:

• Competitive pay

• 401k match

• Opportunity for bonuses based on achievements

• Large support team to rely on for resources, curriculum questions, and professional development

• Medical/dental/vision benefits

• Paid holidays, sick days, paid training, and paid time off (per employee handbook)

• Discount on childcare for your dependents

• Branded apparel

• The opportunity to make a difference

Our ideal candidate has the following:

• A strong commitment to building positive relationships with staff, families, and the community

• Expert knowledge of Illinois DCFS licensing standards for day care centers

• An Associate/Bachelor/Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education

• Two+ years of child development/ECE teaching experience per IDCFS standards

• Two+ years of ECE Director experience per IDCFS standards

Responsibilities:

• Operates the school in accordance with the School's vision, mission, policies and procedures and state licensing standards

• Provides a safe, educational, and nurturing environment for children, parents, and staff

• Promotes the school in the community to build awareness, enrollment, and achieve planned profitability

• Provides superior customer service to all external and internal customers

• Keep school physically well kept, attractive, and safe

• Have all furniture, fixtures, equipment, building and playgrounds checked on a regular basis for repairs, maintenance and/or replacement

• Maintain accident / incident reports and statement of illness forms

• Ability to perform all of the essential functions for each position in the School, including, but not limited to, other Leadership Team positions, Teacher, Food Service, and Bus Driver

Build a brighter future for all children.

As Child Care Director of Primrose School of East Aurora, your dedication to the success of our next generation will ensure we deliver on our mission of bringing the best and most trusted early childhood education and care to the families we serve.

Everything you need for a rewarding career.

Primrose Schools is a mission-driven brand, and at Primrose School of East Aurora, there are not only opportunities for professional development and growth but also for giving back to your local community through Spring Fling and charity events.

As the leader in early education and care, our research-informed Balanced Learning approach provides teachers with the tools and guidance to accommodate children's natural curiosity and to fully support each child while building problem-solving skills and confidence.

We are continuously working toward our mission of building a brighter future for all children-not only those who are able to attend a Primrose school-and every member of our organization plays a critical role in accomplishing that mission.

The requirement from Illinois DCFS:

All new childcare directors hired on or after July 1, 2017, 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 (see 89 Ill. Adm. Code 50.720(b) and http://www.ilgateways.com/en/illinois-directorcredential-idc) or three semester hours of college credit or 3 points of credential approved training in administration, leadership or management. Additionally, Food Manager Credentials are required.

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year