Assistant Director

Job Description

Embrace Life Child Care is seeking an Assistant Director to join our team at our child care center in Edwards, IL. The Assistant Director will support the Center Director in ensuring the center adheres to all licensing standards and Head Start standards, manages staffing and ratios, guides and leads the teaching staff, supports student development and learning, provides families with a high-quality experience, and communicates effectively with the center’s executive team.

Key Responsibilities

• Affiliated as a trusted collaborator with the Center Director
• Supports daily daycare operations and all aspects of the daycare center
• Hires, trains, supervises, and manages schedules of daycare staff
• Oversees curriculum programs and standards
• Maintains accurate student and staff files
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with parents and caregivers
• Licensing and facility management, including DCFS Licensing, inspections, permits, compliance, and maintenance

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in a daycare center teaching and management
• Experience leading daycare teachers and staff
• High availability, innovation, and responsiveness
• Experience with DCFS representative interactions, approvals, and audits
• Flexibility with changing tasks
• Strong sense of accountability for tasks and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Education Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of high-quality experience preferred

Benefits

• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Time
• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Reimbursement