Preschool Program Manager

Preschool Program Manager

Pay and Hours

Pay Rate: Up to $28.00/hr (based on education and experience)
Program Hours: Monday through Friday, estimated 30-40 hours weekly.
Available Locations: Lyman A Budlong Public School, 2701 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
John M Palmer Elementary School - 5051 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60630
Oscar F Mayer School - 2250 N Clifton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Requirements

• 21+ years of age
• A high school diploma or equivalency certificate (GED)
• A minimum of an associate degree from an accredited college or university 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 from an accredited college or university in courses related to child development, early childhood education or early childhood special education) and one of the following:
• A) Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential;
• B) 3 semester hours or 4.5 quarter hours of college credit in child care administration, leadership, or management;
• C) 3 points of credential-approved training in child care administration, leadership, or management.

• First Aid and CPR-in-person (ability to obtain within 30 days of employment)
• Cleared tuberculosis test (ability to obtain within 30 days of employment)

Qualifications

• All candidates will be required to provide proof of the previously listed qualifications to verify eligibility for this position.

Experience

• Experience with working amongst competing priorities and delivering quality service to all stakeholders
• Experience working with children and knowledge of unique and special needs
• Coursework or training in child development and/or related field
• Communication skills; oral, written, and visual with adults and children
• Ability to model professional standards when dealing with students, parents, staff, and community
• Familiarity with Google technology software or willingness to learn

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Pet Health: Pet discount programs and pet insurance
• Physical Wellness: Supplemental Insurance (e.g. ate any potential risks within the program environment)
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Financial Wellness: 401(k) with Company match & free financial coaching
• Protection & Support: Legal service, identity theft, and Transit/parking savings plans, Employee Assistance Program
• Childcare: Free or discounted enrollment in our before/after school programs is offered to Right At School team members within participating facilities

Additional Perks

• TicketsAtWork Perks Program
• Cell phone discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer

Right At School is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.