Child Care Associate Center Director

Center: Sugar Grove, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Build your career in the early childhood education field and become a valued member of our team at BrightPath Kids ! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and Busy Bees global childcare community, we offer exceptional opportunities for your career to thrive. Join our diverse community of over 5,000 dedicated employees, and experience competitive pay and benefits, including a childcare discount . With our rapid growth, now is the perfect time to apply and shape an extraordinary future with us. Unleash your potential and join BrightPath Kids today!

What will you be doing?

As an Associate Center Director , you will work with the Center Director, teachers, and families to provide a home away from home for children in our care. Responsibilities include:

• Ensure the safety and supervision of children ages 6 weeks – 12 years.
• Ensure that all staff members understand the objectives and expectations within each classroom.
• Assist the Center Director with adherence to childcare licensing requirements as well as internal policies of the company.
• Understand, manage, and track expenses, revenue, and goals for annual budgeting.
• Substituting as Center Director in the event of their absence.
• Serve as a resource and leader to all personnel, striving to create and maintain a professional and motivating work environment.
• Review staffing needs, scheduling, and classroom assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with children, parents and staff.

Top Reasons to join BrightPath Kids:
• We offer a generous child care discount to ALL employees so that your family can take advantage of our great learning environment!
• All staff are eligible to participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match – this is free money!
• We will support your long-term career goals by offering opportunities for professional development.
• Full-time staff accrue paid time off in their first year.
• Full-time staff are offered health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required
• 2+ years of childcare or teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership qualities
• Must be able to function independently within the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and remain organized
• Ability to work within regular operating hours
• Must meet state criteria for child care employment

If this sounds like a good fit, we want to meet you! Please submit your application today.