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.

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Requisition Number 15-0082 Post Date 12/30/2015 Title Child Development Director Asst City Chicago State IL Description Assistant Director Educate * Nourish * Empower Take your career to the next level at our Edgewater Early Learning Center! As Assistant Director at our Edgewater Early Learning Center you’ll be responsible for nurturing the hearts and minds of children during some of their most formative years, while instilling in them a dedication to life-long learning. This position provides an opportunity for an experienced child care professional to make an impact on the diverse community of Edgewater. It’s our goal to have centers that create learning environments where children can flourish, and the Assistant Director plays a crucial role in fostering that atmosphere. The Edgewater Early Learning Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and provides individualized care for children, including children with special needs, in an environment designed to enhance growth and development. The Assistant Director will support our teachers as they use the Creative Curriculum to design a learning environment that actively engages children in understanding the world around them by participating in hands-on activities that help develop school-readiness skills. Our after-school curriculum follows the STEM philosophy of enhancing learning by helping children to engage in problem-solving, discovery and exploratory learning through hands-on activities. The Center also incorporates our Healthy Lifestyles curriculum, which emphasizes healthy eating, exercise and protecting the environment. The center offers a menu of nutritious catered meals and snacks. Children participate in daily outdoor activities and a gym is available onsite for indoor physical activities, exercise and group games. Our open-door policy welcomes parents to share their time and talents with us. The center offers home visits and two parent-teacher conferences where families can help set goals for their children. Edgewater Early Learning Center also partners with the Ounce of Prevention Fund to provide Head Start services for 3- to 5-year-olds and Chicago Public Schools to provide State Preschool for All and Prevention Initiative Programs. Our dynamic team has been providing excellence in early childhood education in Chicago’s Edgewater and Andersonville neighborhoods with the highest quality early education and care for more than 30 years. We’re committed to helping you to be the best leader you can be and we hope you’ll consider joining our team! Job Summary The Assistant Director will assist the Site Director in the daily operations of the child development program within the mission, vision, philosophy and economic parameters of One Hope United, the regulations of licensing agencies and the guidelines of accrediting organizations. The Assistant Director will provide support in: ● Leading the development and implementation of classroom curriculum that lays the foundation for school readiness and success ● Coaching and mentoring teachers through 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 enrollment ● Managing the staffing of the program to ensure consistency and quality care ● Managing the billing and collection of parent payments ● Analyzing data and interpreting data to improve operational strategy Requirements Education, Experience and Required Skills • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field required • Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred • A minimum of 5 years professional experience working with children in early childhood education settings with at least two years of supervisory experience • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task • Meet all agency requirements related to driving record and insurance Apply On-line >> Send This Job to a Friend >>