Center Director - $4,000 Sign on Bonus

At OHU, our Hope Members are the heartbeat of our organization. Together, we have built a culture of support, trust, and care.Center Director“We are such an inclusive organization, we don’t turn anybody away. Everybody is welcome. Working here, I feel like family. I’ve never felt so appreciated working in a place before. They really take care of you here, listen to your concerns and act on them. It’s just amazing! And it’s really easy to make it amazing when the people you work with are amazing.”Shari Conley, Joliet Early Learning Center (Joliet, IL)Culture of CareThe ELCD program at OHU is known for its closely-knit teams who often work together for years at a time! The team members join their shared love of educating young children towards creating a warm and positive working environment. New employees who come from a corporate environment quickly fall in love with the atmosphere at an OHU child development center!What You Would Be DoingDeveloping and coordinating systems that will generate environment for children that supports them developmentally, physically, mentally, socially, and emotionallyWorking with staff of center and of agency to ensure proper handling of client's needs; assuming overall responsibility for the agency's client relationship while client is in centerManaging daily staffing needs, delegating responsibility and authority to staff, recruiting, hiring, and staff orientationEvaluating program of facilities and plan for long-range future of center, provide guidelines for plans, and make recommendationsDeveloping procedures and controls for food service, health, and sanitationMaintaining a wide variety of public and private contacts to develop and maintain public relations of center; working with staff in other social service agencies, welfare councils, professional organizations and other public groups Coordinating ongoing staff development; evaluating performance of assigned staff, making recommendations or determinations regarding salary and other personnel actionsAdministering operational details of center and plan for execution of administrative functions, including purchasing of supplies and equipment and maintenance of physical facilityMeeting contractual agreements with funding agencies, preparing all necessary reports per agreementsContinually monitoring and evaluating educational programDeveloping and implementing systems to ensure that day care center remains at maximum utilization and managing the eligibility and re-determination process of clientsParticipating in development and management of assigned budgetOverseeing data collection, reporting and billing centerConstructing and maintaining system that ensures enrolled families have accessibility to support systems such as mental health and speech services What You Can Expect From UsOHU program leaders work to provide warm and supportive leadership that flexes around your life as much as possible when neededA flexible full-time scheduleStaff Celebrations (including weekly lunches!)Ongoing professional development tailored to yours and your classroom needsIf you desire to advance in your career over time, program leaders will work with you to do so (OHU has 5 child development centers in the Chicagoland area!)You will be part of a center that grows programs in keeping with the community needsYou will also be part of a well-respected company (OHU is 125 years old!) that has a seat in community partnershipsIn Addition, You Will Receive The Following Benefits3 time off banks! Up to 4 weeks paid vacation days; up to 6 paid personal days and up to 5 paid sick days annuallyTuition assistance up to $2500 per yearMedical, dental, vision, 403b retirement, flexible spending accounts, short-term disability optionsAgency paid life up to $50K based on salaryVoluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse and Child(ren)Voluntary Legal PlansAgency paid long term disability after 1 year of employmentWhat We Will Expect Of YouEducation Bachelor's degree in ECE or related field requiredMaster's degree preferredDirector level 2 credential requiredExperienceOne year of professional experience working with children in a childcare or school setting preferredOne Hope United does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.