Child Care Area Director

BrightPath Early Learning & Child Care•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Area Director oversees several child care centers and manages Center Directors to ensure high-quality operations that meet BrightPath standards. The role works alongside teachers, children, and families and is responsible for the overall operation of assigned centers, including staff recruitment and development, policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health and hygiene, NAEYC accreditation standards, state licensing, and internal company policies. The position also addresses parent concerns, monitors facility conditions and regulatory compliance, supports Center Directors, and implements improvement and crisis-management plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
At least 5 years of childcare or teaching experience.
At least 3 years of management experience.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to supervise others.
Ability to work 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 childcare employment.

Responsibilities

Address parent complaints and concerns related to education and classroom programs.
Recommend and initiate classroom reorganization, including opening or closing rooms and programs within assigned centers.
Directly supervise assigned Center Directors and oversee their daily responsibilities, training, management style, staff supervision, and facility oversight.
Ensure centers comply with state, safety, fire, educational programming, and staffing regulations.
Assess center appearance and conditions, including equipment, furniture, cleanliness, bathrooms, playgrounds, and landscaping.
Implement the Crisis Management Plan in the event of an accident, disaster, pandemic, or similar event.
Review customer and staff survey summaries and establish and execute improvement action plans as needed.
Train administrators and staff on new policies and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
Oversee center operations, including staff recruitment and development, policies and procedures, child safety, environmental health and hygiene, NAEYC accreditation standards, and state licensing.