CareerPlan

Child Care Center Director

EvanstonFull-time$90k–$100k2026-11-13
On-site · United States

Core

Run a Montessori child care center, managing enrollment, staffing, licensing, and classroom quality to serve families.

Role type

Child Care Center Director (Head of School)

Builds

A licensed, high-quality early education program for young children.

Domain

Early childhood education / Child care

Required skills

Center operations management, team leadership and hiring, enrollment and retention, regulatory compliance, budget management, stakeholder communication

Preferred skills

Montessori methodology knowledge, multi-site management experience, early childhood teaching experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Manage school enrollment and retention; Hire, coach, and manage teaching staff; Ensure compliance with Illinois DCFS licensing standards; Maintain program quality and classroom standards; Build a supportive team culture and parent community.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC