| Requisition Number |
16-0007 |
| Post Date |
1/27/2016 |
| Title |
Child Development Director I |
| City |
Elgin |
| State |
IL |
| Description |
Center Director
Educate * Nourish * Empower
Take your career to the next level at our NAEYC Accredited Elgin Child & Family Resource Center!
As Center Director you’ll have the opportunity to nurture the hearts and minds of children from 6 months to kindergarten, instilling in them a dedication to life-long learning.
Our Elgin Center deeply values collaboration with the families we serve. The site has an open-door policy, which welcomes families to visit and interact with their children throughout the day. We also host parent meetings, conferences and parent-child events throughout the year.
As the Center Director you will also have the opportunity to collaborate with other entities in the Elgin community. The child development center contracts with School District U-46 to provide Preschool for All programming. The director also actively participates in the Elgin Partnership for Early Learning and represents on the Human Business sector of Elgin Advocacy. OHU has a strong partnership with United Way of Elgin and Grand Victoria Foundation, both who provide support to the program.
Our legacy of top-notch early childhood education in Elgin runs deep – we’ve been serving the community since 1927. The passionate educators at this center have dedicated their careers to early childhood education and are committed to helping you to be the best Director you can be. We hope you’ll consider joining our team!
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 preschool for all expansion and NAEYC accreditation requirements. 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.
To apply for this position, please send your resume to: https://rew21.ultipro.com/ONE1005/jobboard/NewCandidateExt.aspx?__JobID=257
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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| 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. Masters in Early Childhood or a related position preferred.
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