Sonnets Academy is looking for a creative, outgoing and inspirational individual to be a Director. This person will manage the day-to-day program operations and teaching team. We are looking for a candidate with a strong social-emotional and preschool management background.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401K

Paid Two Week Winter Break & 10+ additional holidays

Two Professional Development/Institute Days

Paid Sick, Personal Leave and Vacation

Full Time Position

Salary dependent on experience and level of education

Qualifications :

A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a similar degree in a field related to early childhood education (Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Child Development, etc.)

At least 21 Credits in Early Childhood Education or a related field

At least 3 credits in administration, leadership, or management, or a Level One Director Credential through Gateway for Opportunities.

At least five years of experience teaching in an early childhood classroom

At least one year of administrative experience preferred

Excellent written and oral communication skills

The ability to implement a child-centered curriculum, maintain administrative procedures and prepare accurate records and reports

The ability to coach, reflect, and mentor teachers to have strong classroom management and social emotional focus in their classrooms

Job Description:

The Director is responsible for ensuring that the School is operating in compliance of DCFS standards at all times. The Director is tasked with day-to-day facility and program operations: provide staff support and collaborate in the development and oversight of curriculum and program planning. The Director is to exercise the use of interpersonal skills so as to maximize the teamwork among teachers at the School, and to create the optimum learning environment for the students. The Director in collaboration with the Director of Curriculum is to support teachers to plan and organize all classroom activities and effectively utilize the curriculum furnished by Sonnets Academy.

Duties Related to the Management of a Sonnets location:

Office and school responsibilities including but not limited to answering phones, filing, printing, communication with teachers, families, vendors, others who enter the community

Cleanliness and organization of location

Supplies (working with Education Coordinator)

Catering

Tour packets and marketing materials in collaboration with Marketing Team

Customer service commitment and outlook

Responding to inquires, conducting tours and starting the enrollment process with families

Increasing enrollment

Onboarding students (working with Education Coordinator)

Spreadsheet usage and support

Brightwheel usage and support

Onboarding and management of staff (working with Education Coordinator)

Payroll

Staff schedules for classrooms and breaks

Teacher support including but not limited to health and incident reports

Classroom coverage

Student file updates and parent facing materials

Enrichment planning and scheduling

Maintenance issues, portal updates and scheduling

Etc.

Work Location:

One location

Chicago