Daycare Center Director (Multiple Locations)

Little Learner Children’s Academy is a privately-owned childcare center. Bring your passion for child-centered education to a school that prioritizes hands-on exploration! Join Little Learner Children's Academy as a Center Director and leave a lasting legacy by nurturing the potential of young learners and shaping their futures. Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
At the heart of our mission are our core values:
Learning – We are passionate about continuous learning for both children and educators.
Loyalty – We build strong, lasting relationships with our families, staff, and community.
Caring – We create a supportive, loving environment where every child feels safe and valued.
Adventurous – We encourage curiosity and exploration in every learning experience.
Title: Daycare Center Director
Locations: Bolingbrook, Crest Hill, Minooka and Yorkville
Compensation: From $50,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Shifts From: 6:30 am-6:00 pm
Daycare Center Directors are expected to bring passion and professionalism, and in return, full-time employees may enjoy:
Comprehensive medical benefits
401(K)
Paid vacation and holidays
Monday-Friday schedule
Discounted childcare tuition
Tuition reimbursement programs
Career advancement and growth opportunities
Paid work retreats
And much more
Responsibilities for Daycare Center Director:
Responsible for daily operations in accordance with state licensing regulations and Little Learner operating policies.
Manage the facility's administrative, operational, financial, and logistical functions.
Oversee the curriculum, market the program, manage personnel, and execute the company's high standards of excellence.
Touring, Academy enrollment, excel in interpersonal skills and phone etiquette.
Employee development and retention
Job Requirements for Daycare Center Director:
Knowledge of child care management and early education.
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) or a Gateways to Opportunity Level 1 Illinois Director Credential.
Experience in a licensed childcare facility. Director 2+ years. Assistant Director 1+ years.
Strong administrative, supervisory, and leadership skills with a talent for building relationships with families and employees.
A passion for providing high-quality care and education to children
Employee Feedback:
Feel supported & valued
Predictable schedule
No weekends
Coworkers are more like family
Amazing career opportunities in leadership and management
Make a difference in the lives of children and families every day
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.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No