Welcome to the Illinois Education Job Bank℠ where you can Search Openings, Save Resumes, and Apply Online for FREE!

Job Details

Director of Early Childhood Education (2026-2027 School Year)

Duties

Primary Functions

Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the early childhood education program
 

Reports To 

Executive Director of Student Services

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise and formally evaluate early childhood education staff

Qualifications

Qualifications / Local Requirements

•Professional Educator License
•General Administrative or General Supervisory Endorsement
•Preferred Early Childhood General Education Self-Contained Endorsement, Birth:  Grade Three
•Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable.


Job Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, Abilities and Responsibilities

The qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required for this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Program Administration

  • Assume responsibility for the daily operation of the early childhood education program.
  • Act as liaison between the early childhood education staff and families.
  • Provide community outreach, becoming involved in relevant organizations and education programs.
  • Maintain policies and procedures for program operation
  • Provide a vision for program development and change
  • Attend meetings and workshops to keep current with trends and developments in the field
  • Write and administrate Preschool For All Grant

Program Operation

  • Supervise screening, play-based assessment, registration, and enrollment
  • Make decisions regarding classroom placements
  • Plan school year calendar
  • Prepare and maintain the early childhood education handbook
  • Maintain program website

Supervision and Personnel

  • Select and hire staff.
  • Supervise and formally evaluate early childhood educational staff.
  • Plan and provide staff development opportunities and training.
  • Hold regular team, problem solving, and data review meetings.
  • Encourage and provide opportunities for team building and staff collaboration
  • Interview and select substitute teachers
  • Work with related service providers

Curriculum and Instruction

  • Supervise implementation of program curriculum
  • Collaborate with teachers to ensure instructional activities promote developmentally appropriate student learning
  • Procure and organize instructional equipment and supplies

Family Involvement

  • Coordinate parent and parent/child activities
  • Facilitate parent check-out for lending library materials
  • Develop monthly program newsletter
  • Maintain needed supplies and equipment for program activities
  • Communicate with parents by email, phone, written communication, and formal and informal meetings
  • Solicit information periodically from families to determine satisfaction and improve the program

Salary/Benefits

Salary

Minimum Salary Starting at $98,000 to commensurate experience with qualifications.
 

Term of Employment

  • 12 Months:  260 days. 

  • Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Education 

  • 15 Holidays

  • FLSA Exempt

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.

Additional Notes

Application Process: On-line application only

How to Apply

On-line application only-go to Troy30c.org find Employment at Troy and upload supporting documents.

Job Posting Date

4/27/2026

Start Date

7/1/2026