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Duties

ECEC Operations - Oversee all aspects of the Early Childhood Education Center operations, including, but not limited to:

• Supervise the implementation of the SCALE curriculum, ensuring the education of the whole child via developmentally appropriate practice.
• Support the staff through regular communication, professional development, observation and evaluation.
• Maintain DCFS licensing and NLSA, NAEYC, and ExceleRate accreditations.
• Foster relationships with parents through communication and regular engagement opportunities.
• Lead and oversee the design and implementation of early childhood education programs ECEC programs, adjusting programming mix based on market demand and conditions.

Financial and Resource Management

• Set tuition and fees in conjunction with university financial leadership.
• Manage the budget for the ECEC, ensuring proper allocation of resources for supplies, equipment, staff development, and any other resources needed.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with private and corporate funding sources with the support of the university's advancement office.

Maintaining community relationships as the executive liaison between following entities:

• Concordia University Chicago's College of Education
• The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) and the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS
• Local school districts
• Collaboration for Early Childhood of Oak Park

Supervisory duties:

• Supervise approximately 30 employees including: Assistant Director, Program Manager, Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, and Cadre Substitute

Qualifications

• Exhibits a service mentality toward all stakeholders
• All communication with stakeholders is effective, professional, accurate, and timely
• Improves work performance and that of others by being receptive to and appropriately sharing information
• Strong knowledge of child development and early childhood education
• Understand current research, trends and issues in the field of education.
• Strong administrative skills
• Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and Concordia University Chicago
• Attention to detail
• Ability to organize tasks
• Ability to supervise and work with others
• Ability to work and cooperate with supervisory staff at all levels
• Ability to review understand and apply concepts presented at conferences and/or professional literature

Salary/Benefits

Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience ($50,400-90,700 per year). Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Additional Notes

Required:

5 years of experience as a teacher or director in an Early Childhood Education Center

Preferred:

5 years of experience as a Director of an Early Childhood Education Center

How to Apply

Interested individuals should apply online at this link: https://cuchicago.applicantpro.com/jobs/3781686

Please include a cover letter, resume, and references with the online application.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://cuchicago.applicantpro.com/jobs/3781686

Email Address

anne.thies@cuchicago.edu

School District

Concordia University Chicago

Position Website

https://cuchicago.applicantpro.com/jobs/3781686

City Website

https://www.cuchicago.edu/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Application Deadline

8/1/2025