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.

We offer a competitive compensation package and are committed to creating a positive work environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and the pursuit of professional development. Ready to join the team?

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Requisition Number 16-0001 Post Date 1/11/2016 Title Child Development Director Asst Employment Type Full Time Work Hours Variable City Des Plaines State IL Description Take your career to the next level at our O'Hare Child Development Center! As Assistant Director at our O'Hare Child Development 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 O'Hare. 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. O’Hare Child Development Center is located on the border of Park Ridge and Des Plaines, allowing our center to collaborate with the Park Ridge and Des Plaines Chambers of Commerce and public libraries. The center is in a secure building on FAA property and parents always comment that they immediately feel welcome upon entering the center as teachers greet them by name. Many of our families are employees of the federal government and the children we serve at O’Hare grow and learn by interacting with other children from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Parent involvement is important to us, too, and we have a parent advisory board, which provides support to the center. We are proud that parents’ strong commitment to the O’Hare Child Development Center ripples through the community and results in many referrals. The talented staff members at O’Hare Child Development Center have dedicated their careers to early childhood education and are committed to helping you to be the best teacher you can be. 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 Online Send This Job to a Friend