| Requisition Number |
15-0023 |
| Post Date |
12/11/2015 |
| Title |
Child Development Director I |
| Employment Type |
Full Time |
| City |
Joliet |
| State |
IL |
| Description |
Seeking a collaborative and determined leader with a passion for enriching the lives of children for a full-time Center Director position at our Joliet Child Development Center.
At One Hope United, we value team members who are willing to bring new ideas to the table, share best practices with colleagues, and expand our early childhood education services during an exciting period of growth for the organization.
Our childhood development centers and associated programs are staffed by dedicated professionals who strive to prepare children for life-long learning. All of our eligible programs have earned NAEYC accreditation—the mark of quality for early childhood education programs. Those we serve reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and we cater to the individual needs of each child and family in our care.
Job Summary
The Child Development Center Director will manage the daily operations of the early learning and development program within the mission, vision, philosophy and economic parameters of One Hope United, the regulations of licensing agencies and the guidelines of Early Head Start and accrediting organizations. The Center Director will direct the development of systems to ensure that the center interfaces with OHU requirements and functions by:
Leading the development and implementation of classroom curriculum that lays the foundation for school readiness and success
Coaching and mentoring teachers based on classroom observation of their interactions with children and implementation of curriculum
Continuous assessment of family needs leading to the development of strong parent-center relationships
Developing cooperative community and professional stakeholder relationships via professional leadership and community outreach
Marketing the program’s unique qualities to the community, parents and stakeholders to maximize center enrollment
Managing the staffing of the program to ensure consistency and quality care
Analyzing data and interpreting data to improve operational strategy
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| Requirements |
Education, Experience and Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or a related field required, with 3 years supervisory experience in a child development center. Bilingual in Spanish preferred. Masters in Early Childhood or a related position preferred
To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter with hourly rate/salary requirements to recruiter@onehopeunited.org and indicate “CD – Joliet” in the subject line.
WHY WORK FOR ONE HOPE UNITED?
When you begin your career at One Hope United you’re joining a team of over 800 talented professionals who are passionate about our mission. With programs and services in early childhood education, foster care and adoption, and community-based family support services, OHU takes a holistic, wraparound approach to the thousands of children and families we serve each year.
Every day we’re educating, nourishing, and empowering young children and families at our Child Development Centers. All eligible centers carry the prestigious National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation.
We’re committed to creating a positive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of professional development. Our competitive compensation and benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, Agency-paid life and LTD, supplemental life insurance, vacation, PTO, sick time and paid holidays.
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.
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