Assistant Preschool Principal (Assistant Director)

Description

LEADERSHIP  | GROWTH  |  INTEGRITY

Chesterbrook Academy, part of the Spring Education Group family of schools, is seeking passionate education professionals who lead by example, develop their teams, grow their school, and deliver quality curriculum with unwavering integrity. All candidates must be Director Qualified per the State of Illinois child care requirements.

The Essentials

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development, Special Education, Elementary Education, or the Human Services Field.
• 3+ years of experience in a school leadership position (Principal, Assistant Principal, Team Leader, etc.). 1 year of previous teaching experience in a preschool setting.
• Knowledge of state education and licensing standards and maintains validation of credentials for the position (i.e. professional development).
• Broad knowledge of instructional programs, extracurricular activities, methods to ensure a safe and orderly climate, 
• Previous responsibility for building maintenance, program evaluation, employee engagement and management, office operations, and emergency procedures.

We are more than just a school - we are a community! Our goal is to uplift each other, work together, and uphold our guiding educational philosophy, providing the perfect balance of learning and play®. We cultivate school communities where children are at the center of everything we do, creating the optimal learning environment that is safe, welcoming, and well-organized. We partner with parents by engaging in consistent communication and providing daily snapshots of their child’s day, inviting them to be a part of the Chesterbrook experience, as well. We embrace a culture of care - physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually, both in and out of the classroom.

What makes us different...

• 93% Parent Satisfaction!
• Well-Rounded, Research-Based Curriculum!
• Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K!
• Paid Holidays and Sick Days!
• Education and Professional Development Financial Assistance!
• Competitive salary & bonus opportunity
• Enrollment Discount for your child(ren)!

To mitigate the risks of COVID-19 while children are in our care, we have adopted additional health and safety measures based on CDC guidelines, state and local regulations, and the American Academy of Pediatrics.