Preschool Director/Teacher

Company: Lydia Home Association
Location: Chicago, IL 60641 (Portage Park area)

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Minimum Requirements
Requirements: The qualified candidate for this position must have an associate degree in child development or early childhood education, or the equivalent (defined as 64 semester hours in any discipline with a minimum of 21 semester hours of college credit in child development or early
childhood education.) The candidate must have at least two years experience in leadership with the ability to develop and support a team. The candidate must show sensitivity and maturity and be able to relate well with preschool children and adults. The candidate must be willing and able to support the mission of Lydia Home Association.


Job Description

The director/teacher takes the responsibility for planning and implementing all aspects of the early childhood program. Specific responsibilities include operating the center within approved budget; supervising preschool staff and conducting annual performance reviews; maintaining accreditation by IL Department of Children and Family Services and the Council on Accreditation.


Full or Part-time

Full-time


Location

Chicago, IL


Job Code

Day Care (50)

please fill out an employment application and email the application, along with your resume and cover letter, to the contact listed in the job for which you are applying. If a contact is not listed, please send all application materials to Lon Schwenk in Human Resources at lschwenk@lydiahome.org. You may also mail your application materials to: Personnel Department, 4839 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60641 or fax to (773) 736-1033. Please also be sure to include the job code.