Brightpoint
Brightpoint invites you to join our team of mission‑driven staff who share a common vision: an equitable world where all children and families thrive in strong communities. As a leader in the human services sector for 140 years, we aim to advance the well‑being of children by investing in families and strengthening communities through data‑informed, collaborative, and preventative solutions.
The Early Childhood Education
Site Manager
oversees education staff, kitchen staff, and daily site operations at the Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center in Chicago, IL, while promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation. You will ensure the program is in compliance with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois State Board of Education, and city and state regulations at all times. Well‑qualified candidates will have Early Childhood management experience and familiarity with Head Start, Early Head Start, Preschool For All, and Prevention Initiative Programming. Candidate Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related field with a minimum of 24 hours of Early Childhood Education classes required. Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 5 Credential required. Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Director Level 2 Credential required or must obtain within 12 months of employment. A minimum of three years’ Early Childhood program management experience required. Supervisory experience strongly preferred. Demonstrates effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Demonstrates ability for planning, implementation, and assessing administrative and programmatic systems and activities. Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the English language. Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred. Ability to drive and access to a personal vehicle required. Job Responsibilities
Manages all components of the early childhood education program operations and maintains a high quality of services to children and families and the community. Supervises, manages workload, and monitors performance of assigned Assistant Site Managers, Cook Supervisor, administrative staff, maintenance staff, and other staff as assigned. This includes hiring and training staff, implementing the organization’s personnel policies and practices, approval of timecards, performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, leaves, promotions, salary changes, terminations, and documentation of all personnel actions. Site manager supports and teaches in classrooms as needed. Participates in the development and management of the center budget that includes program expenses, inventory control, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and budget revisions. Works closely with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy and timeliness of fiscal reporting. Prepares grant applications, quarterly reports, and other essential documents and correspondence as required. Collaborates with the Development Department as needed in the grant submission process and in developing/maintaining donor relationships and addressing fundraising opportunities. Ensures that the program is in compliance with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and city and state regulations and requirements at all times. Supervises, in collaboration with assistant site managers, substitutes and ensures that they meet all program required documentation and qualifications. May supervise interns. Job Details
Compensation: Range is between $75K-$80K annually, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates. Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here). Location: Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center. Schedule: Full-time, salaried; center hours are 7:30a-5:30p M-F. Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
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Site Manager
oversees education staff, kitchen staff, and daily site operations at the Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center in Chicago, IL, while promoting a culture of collaboration and innovation. You will ensure the program is in compliance with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois State Board of Education, and city and state regulations at all times. Well‑qualified candidates will have Early Childhood management experience and familiarity with Head Start, Early Head Start, Preschool For All, and Prevention Initiative Programming. Candidate Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or closely related field with a minimum of 24 hours of Early Childhood Education classes required. Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Early Childhood Education Level 5 Credential required. Illinois Gateways to Opportunity Director Level 2 Credential required or must obtain within 12 months of employment. A minimum of three years’ Early Childhood program management experience required. Supervisory experience strongly preferred. Demonstrates effective organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines. Demonstrates ability for planning, implementation, and assessing administrative and programmatic systems and activities. Must be proficient in speaking, reading and writing in the English language. Ability to communicate in both English and Spanish preferred. Ability to drive and access to a personal vehicle required. Job Responsibilities
Manages all components of the early childhood education program operations and maintains a high quality of services to children and families and the community. Supervises, manages workload, and monitors performance of assigned Assistant Site Managers, Cook Supervisor, administrative staff, maintenance staff, and other staff as assigned. This includes hiring and training staff, implementing the organization’s personnel policies and practices, approval of timecards, performance appraisals, performance improvement plans, leaves, promotions, salary changes, terminations, and documentation of all personnel actions. Site manager supports and teaches in classrooms as needed. Participates in the development and management of the center budget that includes program expenses, inventory control, purchasing of supplies and equipment, and budget revisions. Works closely with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy and timeliness of fiscal reporting. Prepares grant applications, quarterly reports, and other essential documents and correspondence as required. Collaborates with the Development Department as needed in the grant submission process and in developing/maintaining donor relationships and addressing fundraising opportunities. Ensures that the program is in compliance with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), and city and state regulations and requirements at all times. Supervises, in collaboration with assistant site managers, substitutes and ensures that they meet all program required documentation and qualifications. May supervise interns. Job Details
Compensation: Range is between $75K-$80K annually, offers are commensurate with experience and bilingual candidates may receive additional compensation. The salary range provided represents our current estimate for this role at the time of posting and is subject to change. The final salary will be determined based on a range of factors, including but not limited to, a candidate's relevant experience, education, qualifications, skills, certifications, and alignment with organizational needs. We are dedicated to fair and equitable compensation practices and are committed to fostering a diverse workforce while providing equal opportunities for all candidates. Benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance, 3+ weeks paid time off in the first year including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day (PTO increases with tenure); 11 paid holidays, supplemental insurance options, 401(k) with match (more benefits details here). Location: Mitzi Freidheim Englewood Child & Family Center. Schedule: Full-time, salaried; center hours are 7:30a-5:30p M-F. Student Loan Forgiveness: Brightpoint is an approved agency for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
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