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Hummingbird Lane Daycare Center, Inc.

Childcare Assistant Director

Hummingbird Lane Daycare Center, Inc., Naperville, Illinois, United States, 60564


We are currently looking for a Center Director who can help to create a fun environment and incorporate educational programs that assist in our children’s development.

You will be responsible for mentoring and guiding teachers, monitoring and caring for the children in our program, assisting teachers in developing a curriculum that the children will respond to positively and partnering with our team to enhance the learning environment at our school. If you love working with kids and have previous experience in early childhood education, you will fit in with our nurturing team.

Responsibilities include:

This is a pivotal role—your contributions will help shape children's lives. For this reason, the ideal candidate will have a true desire to grow in early childhood education. We maintain the highest standards of quality care and education, and believe strongly in developing talent and supporting our staff every step of the way.

The right candidate will be energetic and experienced in developing safe, fun, and nurturing environments for children and their families. Since children's needs are constantly changing, you must also be highly organized, flexible, and able to demonstrate compassion and patience at the drop of a hat.

Inspire a love of learning and make a positive difference in each child's development and growth by creating and leading educational programs for our children.

Create a safe, healthy, and welcoming learning environment.

Build trusting relationships and develop open lines of communication with staff, parents, and children.

Supervise classroom activities in a proactive, patient, and loving manner.

Provide unparalleled customer service.

Ensure full compliance with Hummingbird Lane Daycare curricula, procedures, and standards.

Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents.

Create activities that are fun and educational for the children.

Collaborate with the assistant director and teachers to ensure that the school fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child.

Deliver reports on potential concerns about students as to management as needed.

Manage day-to-day activities in the center, including schedules, tuition payments, parent communications, events and transportation.

Required Experience:

Center Directors must have

64 college credits w/24 hours related to ECE or Child Development, including one Business/Admin. course.

Hands-on teaching, caregiving, or leadership experience preferred.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Outstanding organizational abilities.

High level of flexibility and willingness to work all shifts.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours:

40 per week

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Naperville, IL 60563 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Naperville, IL 60563: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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