Daycare Director-Bilingual

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Daycare Center Director

Little Learner Children’s Academy | Bolingbrook, IL

Starting Salary: $50,000+ per year, commensurate with education and experience

Schedule: Monday–Friday | Center operating hours: 6:30 AM–6:00 PM

Join Our Growing Team!

Little Learner Children’s Academy is a family-owned and operated group of childcare centers dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education. We are seeking a passionate, bilingual (Spanish/English) Daycare Center Director to lead our Bolingbrook location.

We are looking for an outgoing, motivated leader who is passionate about early childhood education, building strong relationships with families, developing staff, and creating a positive learning environment for children.

Our Vision: To partner with families to create a better world.

Our Mission: To provide high-quality care and education—every child, every family, every day.

Why Join Little Learner Children’s Academy?

We value our team members and offer eligible full-time employees a variety of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Discounted childcare tuition
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities
• Paid work retreats
• And more!
  

Key Responsibilities

As a Daycare Center Director, you will lead the daily operations of the school while ensuring a safe, nurturing, and high-quality educational environment. Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily center operations in compliance with state licensing regulations and company policies.
• Managing administrative, operational, financial, and staffing functions.
• Supporting curriculum implementation and maintaining high standards of educational quality.
• Leading enrollment efforts, conducting family tours, and building positive relationships with prospective and current families.
• Overseeing staff recruitment, development, performance, and retention.
• Maintaining effective communication with families, employees, and leadership.
• Promoting a positive school culture that supports children, families, and staff.
• Ensuring the center operates efficiently while meeting organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is required.
• Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, or the equivalent of 64 semester hours of college credit, including at least 21 semester hours in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Early Childhood Special Education; or a Gateways to Opportunity Level 1 Illinois Director Credential.
• Previous experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• At least one year of Director experience or two years of Assistant Director experience.
• Strong leadership, administrative, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with families and staff.
• A genuine passion for early childhood education and providing high-quality care to children.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are a bilingual childcare professional who is ready to lead a team, support families, and make a meaningful impact on children’s early learning experiences, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join the Little Learner Children’s Academy team!

Little Learner Children’s Academy provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, family medical history, marital status, military membership or veteran status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other factor covered by applicable federal, state and local laws. Little Learner Children’s Academy complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the Company has facilities. This Policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.