Preschool Assistant Director West Loop

Kido USA • Chicago, IL

20h

About The Position

Looking for a place to truly make a difference? At Kïdo International Preschool, we believe our people are the heart of our schools. As we open our new West Loop campus, we’re excited to welcome passionate educators and leaders to join our founding team and help shape a warm, high-quality learning community from the very beginning.

Requirements

• CDA, Bachelor’s degree, or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a licensed early childhood program (ages 6 weeks–5 years)
• A collaborative, proactive leader who is passionate about early learning and community building

Nice To Haves

• Prior leadership experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor teachers through training and ongoing coaching
• Help maintain beautiful, organized, and inviting learning environments
• Support curriculum implementation and classroom quality
• Build strong, positive relationships with children, families, and staff
• Partner with leadership on enrollment, family engagement, and school growth
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Contribute ideas that help elevate quality and continuously improve our school

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with growth opportunities
• Free tuition for your children (18 months–5 years)
• Robust professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement
• Smaller class sizes than state minimums
• Fully stocked teacher lounge and supply cabinet
• $500 referral bonus
• Paid birthday off, paid holidays, and generous PTO
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term disability and life insurance at no cost
• Annual bonuses based on tenure

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees