Childcare Assistant Director

The Nest SchoolsVernon Hills, IL
$43,000 - $48,000Onsite

About The Position

The Nest Schools is a new Early Childhood organization founded and operated by tenured early childhood professionals. We are driven by our vision to raise a world of kind, healthy, happy, and inspired children as the worldwide leader in early childhood programs for children, our families, and our team. We aspire to be THE state-of-the-art provider of Early Childhood programs and are looking for the best in the ECE industry to lead this school. We are seeking a School Director who understands the value of Early Childhood Education and will embrace the idea that our teachers are Early Childhood Professional Educators. We believe in this so much that each of our schools is supported by a full-time curriculum and education specialist. We also provide classroom budgets to spend on learning materials and crafts to ensure that your teachers can deliver the experiences they envision. We ACTIVELY strive to be a “Best Workplace” for all our teachers and staff via numerous programs designed around our core values of WELLNESS, INNOVATION, KINDNESS, and FUN!

Requirements

  • Previous administrative experience preferred, preferably in a large school.
  • Early Childhood Education required.
  • Willing to obtain Director Credential.

Responsibilities

  • Relieve administrative duties through centralized billing and receivables.
  • Focus on the quality of programs and children, families, and staff through centralized call screening.
  • Participate in director retreats for training with dynamic speakers and presenters.
  • Engage in innovative training and certificate programs through Nest University.
  • Pursue outside professional development opportunities such as NAEYC conferences and Nest Conferences.
  • Fellowship with other directors regionally and throughout the company.

Benefits

  • Industry-leading benefits and compensation (best paid in the industry).
  • Career growth opportunities.
  • Nest Eggs Reward & Recognition Program.
  • Mentor Programs.
  • Funday Mondays.
  • Director Retreats.
  • Nest University.
  • Centralized billing and receivables.
  • Centralized call screening.
  • Centralized hiring screening.
  • Outside professional development opportunities.
  • Fellowship with other directors.
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