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• Oversee daily school operations to ensure a safe, organized, high-quality learning environment • Ensure compliance with Illinois DCFS licensing standards, regulations, and center policies Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Must meet Illinois DCFS Director qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Early Childhood Education
- Previous leadership experience in a preschool, daycare, childcare center, or early learning program
- Strong knowledge of childcare licensing requirements, regulatory compliance, and center operations
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
More about this role
• Position: Preschool Director — Montessori Kids Universe at St. Charles (DBA), St. Charles, IL
• About Us: Montessori Kids Universe (MKU) at St. Charles is an innovative early childhood education center providing high-quality care and education from infancy through kindergarten. Our curriculum blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies to create a nurturing, engaging learning environment.
• Position Summary: Provide strategic and operational leadership for the center: oversee daily operations, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, staff development, family engagement, and overall school performance. Hands-on leader required to launch, manage, and grow a high-quality early childhood program while fostering a positive culture for children, families, and staff.
• Oversee daily school operations to ensure a safe, organized, high-quality learning environment
• Ensure compliance with Illinois DCFS licensing standards, regulations, and center policies
• Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, evaluate, and retain high-performing teachers and staff
• Drive enrollment growth through tours, family engagement, community outreach, and marketing initiatives
• Serve as primary point of...
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