DW Bridges
Location
Chicago, IL | United States
Job description
Job Title: Operations Manager
Location: Illinois
Pay Rate: $19.23 - $28.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday
A licensed childcare provider in Illinois is seeking a dedicated Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our center. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early childhood education, managerial experience, and the ability to ensure compliance with regulations while maintaining a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Responsibilities:
- Welcome all families, clients, and visitors in a professional manner.
- Assist with tours, follow up on tours, and onboard parents/families.
- Learn line leader procedures and answer the phone accurately for the daycare.
- Familiarize oneself with the program to effectively address inquiries.
- Serve as the primary contact for parent and staff communication in the absence of the Director.
- Maintain constant communication with the Director and meet weekly with the Vice President to provide updates on enrollment and other operational concerns, including state tuition payments and food program.
- Act as the primary contact for all incoming calls and prospective families.
- Learn the phone script and assist the Director in answering phones.
- Remote into Texas to ensure timely tuition payments and National Childcare Institute (NCI) fees.
- Monitor the food program and report late or uncollected fees or revenue to the Vice President and Director.
- Assist the director in setting up and maintaining children's and staff's files to comply with regular licensing audits.
- Perform data entry for basic accounting transactions and client demographics using the Chicago statistics page, ProCare, and Expenses pages.
- Oversee day-to-day center maintenance, including opening/closing as needed, restocking office and clinical supplies, and ensuring a healthy and safe environment for all.
- Learn and understand the minimal standards of care for Chicago to be able to step into the Director role when necessary.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director or management.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in early childhood education or related field.
- 3-5 years of managerial experience in childcare, including assistant director experience.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Knowledge of preschool licensing regulations and safety standards in Illinois.
- Basic accounting skills for processing billing and receiving tuition payments.
- Office management experience preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay rate.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
- Supportive work environment.
- Meaningful work making a difference in the lives of children and families.
If you're passionate about early childhood education and have the skills and experience to lead our team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join the Team as our Operations Manager.
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$40k - $59.28k
