Daycare Regional Director

Salary: Starting at $55,000 (commensurate with experience)

Bring your passion for child-centered education to a school that prioritizes hands-on exploration. Little Learner Children's Academy is a privately-owned child care center and we are searching for a Daycare Regional Director in the Illinois area who will play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Little Learner Children's Academy. This role involves providing administrative support, training, and professional leadership to our regional School Leaders. Our Daycare Regional Director will ensure the schools maintain strong relationships with staff, students, and families, fostering community and promoting healthy growth. They will also be responsible for guiding the day-to-day operations of the schools in compliance with all federal, state, accreditation, and internal regulations while adhering to high ethical standards.

To qualify for this position, the ideal candidate should be willing to travel within the assigned region up to 75% of the time. Additionally, they should have excellent leadership skills, the ability to work collaboratively with others, and a passion for creating an environment where children can thrive.

Job Qualifications for Daycare Regional Director:

• A minimum of two years experience as a center director
• Level 2 Gateways Director credential.
• Knowledge and experience working with early childhood National and State accrediting agencies
• Knowledge of the early childhood field and developmentally appropriate practices; thorough understanding of child development in an early childhood education setting
• Previous experience in and/or knowledge of training, coaching, or mentoring mechanisms
• The ability to work independently and as a team member
• Exemplary commitment to customer service
• Must be an effective outward communicator and listener
• Willingness to travel with the assigned territory up to 75% of the time

Experience and Education for Daycare Regional Director:

• Bachelor's degree in a related business discipline & early childhood education. Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of management experience desired.
• At least 60 college credits with 21 in ECE, 3 in business administration or related field.

Skills for Daycare Regional Director:

• Excellent leadership and organizational abilities
• Superior knowledge of industry regulations and operational guidelines
• Working knowledge of customer relationship management (CRM) packages
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Continuously demonstrate professionalism.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in parent relationships.
• Proficient in using technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

Little Learner Childrens Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, military membership or veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other factor covered by applicable federal, state and local laws. Little Learner Childrens Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.