Center: Kildeer, IL Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Build Your Career in Early Childhood Education – Lead a New Center! Join Busy Bees and shape the future of early childhood education! As a proud member of BrightPath Kids and the global Busy Bees child care community, we offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth. With our rapid expansion, we are seeking a Center Director to lead a newly opened school, build enrollment, hire and develop staff, and establish a thriving learning environment in a safe place for children to enjoy the best start in life. If you’re an experienced leader looking for an exciting challenge, now is the perfect time to apply and make a lasting impact. What Will You Be Doing? As a Center Director, you will be responsible for leading and growing a successful early childhood education center. Your responsibilities will include: · Take “ownership” of the school, doing whatever it takes to deliver on the financial metrics while never compromising on child safety, excellent programming and employee appreciation · Drive enrollment growth by engaging with the community, conducting excellent tours, and building relationships with prospective families · In partnership with Marketing, implement marketing and outreach strategies to ensure strong enrollment and brand awareness · Recruit, hire, and train a team of educators to establish a high-quality learning environment while keeping children safe · Develop an online presence to keep families engaged and informed leading up to and beyond the center’s opening · Develop strong family partnerships, foster open communication, and ensure a welcoming and nurturing environment for children · Manage daily operations to ensure compliance with state regulations, company policies, and health and safety standards · Lead staff development through mentorship, training programs, and performance evaluations · Produce desired outcomes of KPI’s enrollment, labour management, employee engagement, and health and safety · Oversee the administrative functions, such as scheduling, payroll, billing, and overall center budgeting Top Reasons to Join Busy Bees: · Take on the key role in the success and growth of a newly opened center! · Enjoy health, dental, and vision insurance, along with company-paid life insurance, paid vacation and sick time · Take advantage of discounted child care for your children · Participate in the 401(k) program which offers a company match · Receive paid time off and holidays to enjoy work-life balance · Career advancement through training and leadership development opportunities. · Enjoy a work-life balance with PTO and paid holidays. Requirements: · A creative and driven spirit, and a commitment to doing whatever it takes for the success of your school · Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field · 3+ years of leadership experience in a licensed child care facility · Experience in opening and launching new child care centers · Proven ability to hire, train, and develop a team · Strong customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills · Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment · Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other administrative tools · Knowledge of state childcare regulations and licensing requirements If you're passionate about early childhood education and excited to lead and grow a new center, we want to meet you! Apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey with Busy Bees!