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Children's Land Children’s Land in Glenview is a leading early childhood education network committed to fostering academic excellence and nurturing every child’s full potential. With locations across Chicagoland and ambitious growth plans, we combine rigorous academic programming with a compassionate, child-centered approach. Our mission is to provide a premier learning environment where children thrive, teachers are empowered, and families are supported.
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Position Summary
The Center Director is the operational and instructional leader of the school, responsible for overseeing daily center operations, driving enrollment, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting curriculum implementation, and cultivating a high-performing team. This individual will uphold the values of Children’s Land while maintaining excellence in safety, learning, staffing, and parent communication.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Lead all aspects of center operations including scheduling, staffing, compliance, and quality assurance. Ensure compliance with DCFS regulations and all local/state licensing standards. Model and promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and warmth among staff. Supervise, support, and develop teachers and assistant staff through regular observations, feedback, and coaching. Coordinate and lead team meetings, professional development, and performance evaluations.
Educational Excellence
Oversee implementation of Children’s Land curriculum and age-appropriate academic programming. Ensure that all classrooms meet the organization’s standards for learning environments, documentation, and child assessments. Work with the Curriculum Director to enhance teaching quality and school readiness outcomes.
Parent & Community Engagement
Build strong relationships with families through daily communication, parent-teacher conferences, and community events. Manage sensitive situations, including behavioral or developmental concerns, with compassion and professionalism. Represent the center to the local community and participate in outreach and enrollment events.
Administrative Operations
Monitor budgets, staffing ratios, enrollment goals, tuition collection, and other operational KPIs. Coordinate onboarding and training of new staff in partnership with the HR team. Maintain accurate records in Brightwheel - school management platform.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (required). DCFS Director Credential Level I or higher (required). Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare setting. Strong understanding of DCFS regulations, curriculum planning, staff management, and child development best practices. Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Proficiency with digital tools (email, shared drives, school apps) and comfort learning new platforms (e.g., Brightwheel). Seniority level
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Preschool Center Director
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Children's Land 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Preschool Center Director
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Children's Land Children’s Land in Glenview is a leading early childhood education network committed to fostering academic excellence and nurturing every child’s full potential. With locations across Chicagoland and ambitious growth plans, we combine rigorous academic programming with a compassionate, child-centered approach. Our mission is to provide a premier learning environment where children thrive, teachers are empowered, and families are supported.
Take the next step in your career now, scroll down to read the full role description and make your application.
Position Summary
The Center Director is the operational and instructional leader of the school, responsible for overseeing daily center operations, driving enrollment, ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting curriculum implementation, and cultivating a high-performing team. This individual will uphold the values of Children’s Land while maintaining excellence in safety, learning, staffing, and parent communication.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
Lead all aspects of center operations including scheduling, staffing, compliance, and quality assurance. Ensure compliance with DCFS regulations and all local/state licensing standards. Model and promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and warmth among staff. Supervise, support, and develop teachers and assistant staff through regular observations, feedback, and coaching. Coordinate and lead team meetings, professional development, and performance evaluations.
Educational Excellence
Oversee implementation of Children’s Land curriculum and age-appropriate academic programming. Ensure that all classrooms meet the organization’s standards for learning environments, documentation, and child assessments. Work with the Curriculum Director to enhance teaching quality and school readiness outcomes.
Parent & Community Engagement
Build strong relationships with families through daily communication, parent-teacher conferences, and community events. Manage sensitive situations, including behavioral or developmental concerns, with compassion and professionalism. Represent the center to the local community and participate in outreach and enrollment events.
Administrative Operations
Monitor budgets, staffing ratios, enrollment goals, tuition collection, and other operational KPIs. Coordinate onboarding and training of new staff in partnership with the HR team. Maintain accurate records in Brightwheel - school management platform.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field (required). DCFS Director Credential Level I or higher (required). Minimum 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed childcare setting. Strong understanding of DCFS regulations, curriculum planning, staff management, and child development best practices. Exceptional communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Proficiency with digital tools (email, shared drives, school apps) and comfort learning new platforms (e.g., Brightwheel). Seniority level
Seniority levelDirector Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionEducation and Training IndustriesChild Day Care Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Children's Land by 2x Get notified about new Preschool Director jobs in
Glenview, IL . Math Teacher - Leave Position for Fall Semester 2025 Chicago, IL $105,000.00-$120,000.00 2 months ago Chicago, IL $60,000.00-$90,000.00 2 months ago Center Director (Early Childhood Education) Glenview, IL $50,000.00-$100,000.00 4 months ago Early Education Coach - Excellence, Quality, InnovationDEAN of School Culture - Rowe Elementary School 24/25 SYSchool Administrative Assistant - Haven Middle SchoolDirector of Admissions & Enrollment ManagementDirector of the Early Childhood Education CenterAssistant Director, Student Recruitment and AdmissionsEnrollment & Assessment Manager - 2025092 Greater Chicago Area $62,400.00-$72,800.00 1 week ago School College Advisor/Guidance Counselor We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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