Erie Neighborhood House
Site Director (Near West)
Erie Neighborhood House, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social services nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.
Basic Function:
Reporting to the Director of Child Care, the basic function of the Site Director is to be responsible for the day to day operations of Erie Neighborhood House Child Care. This includes assuring all DCFS licensing, Early Head Start and Head Start standards, and NAEYC standards are met, as well as assuming overall responsibility for all tasks related to the child care program in the absence of the Child Care Director.
Site Director Position responsibilities include:
Oversees the day to day operations of the child care program.
Responsible for Eries compliance with all Early Head Start and Head Start performance standards, IDHS standards, and oversees compliance with DFSS collaboration.
Provides supervision, evaluation and daily placement of lead teachers, assistant teachers, substitutes, floaters, interns and volunteers.
Participates in recruitment, interview, selection and orientation of new staff.
Schedules time off for teaching staff and kitchen staff, including vacation and personal days, ensuring that staff ratios are maintained in accordance with DCFS licensing, Early Head Start and Head Start standards, and NAEYC standards.
Ensures that proper teacher child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the program day.
Supervises kitchen staff and maintains food program at the center, including updating menus on a quarterly basis and placing weekly food order.
Meets monthly with Director of Child Care for supervision and support, updating Director on staff/programmatic concerns.
Meets monthly with lead teachers for reflective supervision and support.
Meets monthly with the Child Care Admin team to discuss program/child/family concerns.
Participates in all agency meetings/trainings as well as those offered by DFSS.
Completes quarterly classroom observations to ensure compliance with DCFS licensing and Head Start and Early Head Start standards, as well as NAEYC standards, and gives timely feedback to teaching staff.
Reviews 10% of funded enrollment children's files monthly for accuracy and proper content.
Completes performance evaluations for lead teachers.
Participates in the budget process, planning and implementation.
Assists in the completion of the annual community assessment, self-assessment, and management plans.
Attends program parent orientation, open house, end of the year celebration as well as two after hours events yearly.
Works with child care staff to maintain NAEYC accreditation as well as the Excelerate Gold Circle of Quality.
Oversees the operations of the child care program in the absence of the Director of Child Care.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with at least three to five years experience as a Site Director in a preschool or daycare setting.
Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.
Type 04 Professional Educator License preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Illinois Gateways Directors credential Level II required.
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to any emergency situation.
Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Upon offer of employment, must complete all forms related to hiring, including Eries application and employment status, and must provide three letters of recommendation. In addition, must complete all DCFS licensing forms, including a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a child abuse and neglect background check.
In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.
TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:
Compensation of $55,000 to $60,000 based on experience and Qualifications.
Work/life integration:
Generous paid time off.
Full Time employee benefits include:
12 accrued sick days per year.
3 personal days.
Paid birthday off.
8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Vacation:
Year 1 = 10 days.
Year 2 = 15 days.
Year 3 + = 20 days.
Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible.
Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees.
Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave.
Professional Development:
Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows.
DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series.
Wellness support:
Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care.
403b with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite.
CBU STATUS: Non-Union
Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!
MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS
ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;
UNITED WAY MEMBER
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Basic Function:
Reporting to the Director of Child Care, the basic function of the Site Director is to be responsible for the day to day operations of Erie Neighborhood House Child Care. This includes assuring all DCFS licensing, Early Head Start and Head Start standards, and NAEYC standards are met, as well as assuming overall responsibility for all tasks related to the child care program in the absence of the Child Care Director.
Site Director Position responsibilities include:
Oversees the day to day operations of the child care program.
Responsible for Eries compliance with all Early Head Start and Head Start performance standards, IDHS standards, and oversees compliance with DFSS collaboration.
Provides supervision, evaluation and daily placement of lead teachers, assistant teachers, substitutes, floaters, interns and volunteers.
Participates in recruitment, interview, selection and orientation of new staff.
Schedules time off for teaching staff and kitchen staff, including vacation and personal days, ensuring that staff ratios are maintained in accordance with DCFS licensing, Early Head Start and Head Start standards, and NAEYC standards.
Ensures that proper teacher child ratios are maintained at all times throughout the program day.
Supervises kitchen staff and maintains food program at the center, including updating menus on a quarterly basis and placing weekly food order.
Meets monthly with Director of Child Care for supervision and support, updating Director on staff/programmatic concerns.
Meets monthly with lead teachers for reflective supervision and support.
Meets monthly with the Child Care Admin team to discuss program/child/family concerns.
Participates in all agency meetings/trainings as well as those offered by DFSS.
Completes quarterly classroom observations to ensure compliance with DCFS licensing and Head Start and Early Head Start standards, as well as NAEYC standards, and gives timely feedback to teaching staff.
Reviews 10% of funded enrollment children's files monthly for accuracy and proper content.
Completes performance evaluations for lead teachers.
Participates in the budget process, planning and implementation.
Assists in the completion of the annual community assessment, self-assessment, and management plans.
Attends program parent orientation, open house, end of the year celebration as well as two after hours events yearly.
Works with child care staff to maintain NAEYC accreditation as well as the Excelerate Gold Circle of Quality.
Oversees the operations of the child care program in the absence of the Director of Child Care.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with at least three to five years experience as a Site Director in a preschool or daycare setting.
Minimum of three years supervisory experience preferred.
Type 04 Professional Educator License preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Illinois Gateways Directors credential Level II required.
Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to any emergency situation.
Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Upon offer of employment, must complete all forms related to hiring, including Eries application and employment status, and must provide three letters of recommendation. In addition, must complete all DCFS licensing forms, including a criminal background check, fingerprinting, and a child abuse and neglect background check.
In return to your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunity for growth, and have direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.
TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:
Compensation of $55,000 to $60,000 based on experience and Qualifications.
Work/life integration:
Generous paid time off.
Full Time employee benefits include:
12 accrued sick days per year.
3 personal days.
Paid birthday off.
8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day.
Vacation:
Year 1 = 10 days.
Year 2 = 15 days.
Year 3 + = 20 days.
Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible.
Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees.
Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave.
Professional Development:
Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows.
DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series.
Wellness support:
Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care.
403b with employer match.
Employee Assistance Program.
Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite.
CBU STATUS: Non-Union
Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!
MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS
ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;
UNITED WAY MEMBER
#J-18808-Ljbffr