concordia placeChicago, IL
Program Director
Program Director
Program Director
concordia placeChicago, IL
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Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and DaycareSocial and Community Service ManagersEducation Administrators, All Other
Apply for this role (opens in a new tab)Concordia Place Program Director Do you want to positively impact children's growth? Interested in teaching a fun and purposeful play-based curriculum? What about working with qualified teachers in beautiful indoor and outdoor play areas? If the answer is a resounding yes, then Concordia Place is right for you! Founded in 1981, Concordia Place is a vibrant mission driven organization providing multigenerational programs including early learning, after-school, and teen leadership for Chicago communities. Our Guiding Principles Faith in ActionA Place of YesA Place for AllA Place of OneA Place of Excellence
Overview:
The Program Director at our Seeley center leads the day-to-day operations and long-term success of the program. This role ensures a high-quality, developmentally appropriate experience for children; builds strong partnerships with families and the community; leads and develops a team of educators; and keeps the program in full compliance with city, state, and accreditation standards. Reports to the Vice President of Program Services.
Responsibilities:
- Excellence in Mission
- Lead program recruitment and enrollment, including program marketing, open houses, and other events for prospective families
- Coordinate with marketing and communications to ensure full enrollment
- Manage program operations to stay within budget, keep tuition accounts current, and maintain full enrollment and appropriate staffing
- Coordinate with other staff to develop and execute fundraising strategies, including but not limited to helping to prepare grant proposals and center-based fundraising efforts
- Promote organization through community relationships, events, and online channels
- Present programs to community groups; develop and foster relationships with key community and program leaders and organizations
- Recruit, hire, and onboard qualified staff to meet the current and future needs of the program and organization
- Supervise, coach, and mentor staff through regular check-ins, classroom observations, and ongoing professional development
- Set clear performance expectations, conduct timely evaluations, and hold staff accountable for meeting licensing, accreditation, and Concordia Place standards
- Address performance concerns promptly and fairly, including corrective action when needed
- Foster a supportive, collaborative team culture that promotes staff well-being and retention
- Ensure all staff are fluent in Concordia messaging and branding
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or Elementary Education and 9 credits in administration, leadership, or management
- Illinois Gateways Director credential level 2 required
- Early Childhood Education Gateways credential level 5 required
- Family Services Gateways credential level 5 required
- Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
- At least 3 years of experience as a director or assistant director supervising classroom staff in an early learning, preschool, or school-age program with at least 50 children
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Word and Excel)
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift up to 30 pounds, including a child
Benefits and Perks:
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)
- Vacation DaysSick Days1 week paid winter holiday12 paid holidays per year
- Floating Holidays
- Employer paid Short Term Disability
- Employer paid Basic Life & ADDMedical insurance with employer contribution
- Voluntary Dental insuranceVoluntary Vision insuranceVoluntary Basic Life & ADDVoluntary Long-term disability insuranceVoluntary Aflac plans
- Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral program
- Childcare tuition discount for employees
- Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff
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Level
Mid
Location
Chicago, IL
Occupation
Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare
Industry
Administration of Education Programs
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