Floating Center Administrator
About The Position
Floating Center Administrator (Chicago Area) Join Kido and Help Shape the Future of Early Childhood Education Our ideal candidate thrives on variety, collaboration, and problem-solving. As a Floating Center Administrator, you will provide leadership support across multiple campuses, stepping in to assist with day-to-day operations, leadership coverage, onboarding and training initiatives, licensing compliance, enrollment support, and special projects. This position works closely with school leadership teams across the Chicago market. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced early childhood leader who enjoys supporting multiple programs, building strong teams, and making a meaningful impact across an entire region. This is an opportunity to learn about Kido, build connections, and eventually be a permanent team member at one of our area campuses. Your Role As a Floating Center Administrator, you will help ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and high-quality educational experiences across the schools you support. You will partner with Center Directors and leadership teams to maintain consistency, support staff development, and strengthen family relationships while ensuring each school operates in alignment with Kido's values and standards.
Requirements
- Meet Illinois DCFS Part 407 Director qualifications.
- Possess a combination of early childhood education coursework, business or administration coursework, and leadership experience required to serve as a Director in a licensed Illinois child care center.
- At least 2 years of leadership experience in a licensed early childhood program.
- Experience supporting staff development, coaching, and team leadership.
- Strong knowledge of Illinois child care licensing regulations and compliance requirements.
- Highly organized, adaptable, and comfortable supporting multiple school locations.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with enrollment management, family engagement, and school operations.
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Business Administration, Education, or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership coverage for Center Directors and Assistant Directors as needed.
- Support day-to-day school operations to ensure continuity of care and service.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members across multiple campuses.
- Assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
- Coach, mentor, and support educators and emerging leaders.
- Reinforce best practices in classroom management, curriculum implementation, and operational procedures.
- Support schools in maintaining compliance with Illinois DCFS Child Care Licensing Standards (Part 407).
- Assist with licensing visits, monitoring, documentation, and corrective action plans as needed.
- Ensure health, safety, and risk management procedures are consistently followed.
- Build strong partnerships with families.
- Support enrollment tours, family communication, and retention initiatives.
- Help ensure families receive exceptional service and support.
- Assist with staffing plans, scheduling, recordkeeping, and administrative processes.
- Support enrollment growth, community outreach, and marketing initiatives.
- Partner with school leaders to maintain organized, efficient, and welcoming school environments.
- Assist with leadership training, program launches, quality improvement initiatives, and other regional priorities.
- Collaborate closely with school leaders and regional leadership to support strategic goals.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with opportunities for advancement
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid birthday holiday
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Paid time off and sick time
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Leadership development and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
