Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Tuition assistance
- Wellness resources
Benefits/Perks
- Great Work Environment
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Advancement Opportunities
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced bilingual Director of Child Care to join our team! The Director oversees the overall management of Fun & Learning Academy Inc. including, support of the current staff, scheduling, bringing positive communication to the team, and implementing new strategies to grow and expand our outreach. The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff. The executive director oversees all aspects of the program. The executive director’s main responsibilities will include:
creation of school policies, guidelines and procedures
supervision of all health and sanitation standards
supervision of all safety and security procedures
supervision of maintenance of the school
supervision of all staff members and business they conduct
evaluations of staff
overview of assessments of children
calendars, events, and community involvement
supervision of public relations and accessibility to customers and staff
enrollment of new students and marketing tactics
maintenance of all financial, accounting, staff and students’ records
recording tuition payments and providing receipts to the parents
general office duties
maintenance of the school premises
supervision of the proper execution of the school's policies and curriculum by all staff members
assisting staff in correcting individual classroom problems if such arise
advertising for, hiring and training new staff members
report to administration the performance of staff members
interviewing prospective parents and processing new children into the school
maintenance of all employees' and students' files
maintaining employee attendance records, vacation times and sick days
filling out reports and written records required by the school
preparation and execution of staff meetings
supervising the performance of food and cleaning services
reviews lesson plans, assessments and evaluations
Qualifications
- The required licensing/certification to perform this role, per DCFS Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers
- At least 2 years working within a licensed childcare center
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
- At least 1 year as a childcare administrator
- Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
About Us
With over 12 years of experience in early childhood education, Fun & Learning Academy has helped hundreds of children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically. We offer a warm, bilingual environment where learning feels like play, and every child is supported to reach their full potential. Families trust us for our commitment, results, and genuine love for what we do.
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