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Center Director for Early Childhood Learning Center

Northcenter Lighthouse Llc
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2025

Benefits:
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

North Center, Chicago Preschool is looking for an organized and welcoming Center Director to join our administrative team. We have worked hard to create a warm work environment and we are looking for a leader that can embrace our philosophy and community and continue to grow with us. The ideal candidate is someone who has at least 2 years of administrative experience in an Early Childhood Center, can connect with new and current families, meet all licensing requirements, and can inspire and guide a group of motivated Teachers.

Responsibilities


The Center Director role is primarily responsible for enrollment, teacher onboarding and management, and providing a nurturing, safe and educational environment featuring our curriculum. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the center.

Qualifications


  • Must meet all requirements of DCFS Director Qualification: Applicants must have a degree in Early Childhood -or- have 64 college semester credits of General Education, 21 ECE college semester credits, either a Gateways to Opportunity Level I Illinois Director Credential or 3 semester hours of college credit or 3 points of credential approved training in administration, leadership or management.
  • Must have at least 2 years of experience in a leadership role in an early childhood center
  • CPR/First Aid Infant and Child (must be current)
  • Food Manager certificate a plus
Benefits
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Retirement Savings Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Discount Childcare
Position Details
  • Full time
  • Monday-Friday shifts between 7-6:30pm
  • Salary $55,000 Depending on experience
  • Children's Lighthouse is located at 2600 W Irving Park Rd


Salary : $55,000

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