Child Care Director Job at Pekin Community High School
Pekin Community High School Pekin, IL 61554
NOTICE OF PERSONNEL OPENING
POSITION:
Child Care Director
REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Personnel and the Chief Financial Officer
ANTICIPATED START DATE:
August 2023
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full time, 9.5 Month Position
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Must have BA/BS in Early Childhood Education OR BA/BS including at least 30 credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
● Must have a minimum of IL Director I and Level 5 ECE credentialing with at least 5 years of experience in early learning, with at least 3 of those in a supervisory role.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Maintain a working knowledge of the regulatory standards as outlined by Illinois
Department of Children and Family Services, Illinois State Board of Education, and any other regulatory agencies.
● Oversees the hiring/recommendation and scheduling of Dragon Daycare staff with appropriate documentation and administrative approval.
● Maintains a working knowledge of abilities and behavior that are developmentally appropriate for a child’s age.
● Works in direct correspondence with the Early Childhood Education teacher and coordinates the activities and curriculum for the children accordingly.
● Act as a liaison for communication of behavioral, developmental, medical, or physical concerns between teacher/staff and parents/guardians.
● Cooperates and professionally communicates with families and staff, as needed, to ensure children are receiving the proper educational environment for proper development.
● Ensures staff implement appropriate classroom management skills to minimize behavioral concerns.
● Ensures staff implement developmentally appropriate activities according to the age level, skill, and development of the group of children.
● Ensures the effective opening, closing, and scheduling of the program daily.
● Both supervises and participates in the classroom settings of the daycare.
● Coordinates the orientation, training, and support of daycare staff, and high school students working in the classroom.
● Leads the registration process for families each spring and the orientation process at the start of each school year.
● Participates in budget preparation and review of all financial reports relevant to the program.
● Maintains knowledge of needs and inventory, and communicates such to the Central
Office.
● Other duties that are assigned which are not inconsistent with skills, abilities, and qualifications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
● Must be physically capable of movement required to adequately care for children and be able to lift fifty (50) pounds from floor to waist.
● Ability to move freely to various locations within the classroom and a variety of school settings. Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and bending.
SALARY RANGE:
Commensurate with education and experience.
Interested candidates should upload all materials into Applitrack. A letter of interest, resume detailing educational background and experience, and letters of reference should be submitted.
ON-LINE APPLICATION LINK:
http://www.applitrack.com/pekinhigh/onlineapp/
May 15, 2023
WHY JOIN THE PCHS TEAM?
Our top-notch educators function as a large family, and our vibrant, positive culture is dedicated to the success of all students.
Our extensive programs and courses connect to the ever-changing world and prepare students for post-high school pursuits in college, training, careers, and military.
Various student programs serve our school and community while providing training for our students, including an in-house daycare/preschool for employees’ children (ages 6 weeks through Pre-K), a restaurant within the school where you can have lunch or plan a cross-curricular culinary experience, an automotive program where you can have your car serviced, a graphic design class that can create your brochures or posters, and many more.
We are a 1:1 school, and we strive to offer the most effective technology to benefit instruction and ensure digital citizenship.
We offer support for teachers new to PCHS in the form of peer mentorships, instructional coaching, and a wide variety of professional development opportunities.
We are financially stable, consistently earning ISBE’s highest financial profile recognition status.
Learn more by watching our informational video and following PCHS on social media! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ASpAhkl7fc
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pekin, IL 61554: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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