Early Childhood Education Director with Learning and Play Emphasis

4 weeks ago


Naperville, Illinois, United States Chesterbrook Academy Full time
Early Childhood Education Director with Learning and Play Emphasis

Chesterbrook Academy, a leading provider of early childhood education, is seeking an experienced Early Childhood Education Director to lead our preschool program. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the coordination of classroom operations, including the implementation of our proprietary curriculum. Our curriculum is literacy-based and structured, but also purposefully flexible, allowing teachers to be creative and intentional when developing activities. This role requires a strong leader who can foster a collaborative environment, build relationships with fellow staff members, school administration, families, and the community. The ideal candidate will have a passion for early childhood education and a commitment to providing a learning environment that balances academic rigor with play-based learning.

As an Early Childhood Education Director with Chesterbrook Academy, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated professionals who share your passion for early childhood education. We offer a competitive salary range of $18.00 to $21.00 per hour, based on experience. Additionally, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance, as well as a 401K retirement plan. Other benefits include professional development opportunities, employee childcare discount, and uncapped referral program.

If you are a motivated and experienced early childhood education professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please review the job description below to learn more about the requirements and qualifications for this role.

Job Description:

As an Early Childhood Education Director, you will be responsible for leading the preschool program at Chesterbrook Academy. This includes:

  • Coordinating classroom operations, including the implementation of our proprietary curriculum.
  • Fostering a collaborative environment and building relationships with fellow staff members, school administration, families, and the community.
  • Developing and implementing a plan to ensure that all children in the preschool program meet their developmental milestones.
  • Providing guidance and support to teachers to ensure that they are meeting the needs of all children in the classroom.
  • Managing the budget for the preschool program, including ordering supplies and managing classroom expenses.

Required skills and qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience as an early childhood education teacher or director.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Passion for early childhood education and commitment to providing a learning environment that balances academic rigor with play-based learning.

Please review the job description below to learn more about the requirements and qualifications for this role.

Benefits:

Chesterbrook Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Employee childcare discount.
  • Uncapped referral program.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. Please review the job description below to learn more about the requirements and qualifications for this role.

Other Details:
  • Job Function: Early Childhood Education
  • Pay Type: Hourly
  • Employment Indicator: Full Time
  • Min Hiring Rate: $18.00
  • Max Hiring Rate: $21.00
  • Travel Required: No
  • Required Education: Some College

Please review the job description below to learn more about the requirements and qualifications for this role.



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