Childcare Center Director

Children International Academy (CIA) is a licensed early childhood education center in Illinois committed to operational discipline, regulatory excellence, and enrollment growth.

We are seeking a strong, compliance-driven Center Director to lead daily operations, manage staff accountability, and maintain full regulatory standards under the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

This is a leadership role for a director who is organized, decisive, and performance-oriented

Responsibilities

Compliance & Licensing

• Maintain full compliance with DCFS Title 89 Part 407
• Ensure all child and staff files are audit-ready at all times
• Lead DCFS inspections and corrective action plans
• Maintain ratio compliance and safety standards

Enrollment & Revenue

• Maintain occupancy targets (85–95%)
• Conduct tours and close enrollments
• Oversee tuition billing and subsidy tracking
• Monitor enrollment pipeline weekly

Staff Leadership

• Supervise Assistant Director, Office Admin, and teaching staff
• Manage scheduling and staffing ratios
• Conduct performance reviews and corrective actions
• Maintain staff training compliance

Operational Oversight

• Review payroll relative to enrollment levels
• Control supply and food program costs
• Submit weekly operational summary reports to ownership

Qualifications

• Must meet Illinois DCFS Director qualification requirements
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years leadership experience in a licensed childcare center
• Strong knowledge of DCFS regulations
• Experience managing enrollment and staff teams

Ideal Candidate

• Calm and structured under pressure
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong in compliance and documentation
• Comfortable holding staff accountable
• Solutions-focused and decisive

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person