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Job Title
School Director
Job Description - (140 character limit)
The School Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Lake County Early Learning Centers, providing instructional leadership and program management to approximately 50 staff members in the implementation of the Head Start model and its core features. The School Director is responsible for ensuring the implementation of comprehensive services at the Lake County Early Learning Centers, including evidence-based early childhood education for low-income families and their children ages birth to five, family support and engagement, health, nutrition, mental health, and social services in compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, and state and local regulatory guidelines
Salary
60000 - 999999
Job Status
Full-time
Experience
4-7 yrs experience
Required Education
Masters Degree
Required Credentials
ECE Level 5
Preferred Qualifications & Certificates
5-7 years of direct experience in administration/supervision in an early childhood program
Benefits
Yes
If "Yes" please specify
Comprehensive Health Plans, Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, Holistic Wellness Program, Professional Development Program, 401k Contribution, Paid Volunteer Days, 6 months paid parental leave, and much more.
Application Process
Apply Online https://www.startearly.org/who-we-are/careers/#positions
Application deadline
01/09/2026
Organization Information
Name of Organization
Start Early
Address
38550 N Lewis
City
Beach Park
State
IL
Zip
60099
County
Lake County
Telephone - No symbols can be used (/-'&)
Website
https://www.startearly.org/who-we-are/careers/#positions
Contact Information
Contact Person
Heather Trevino
Email
htrevino@startearly.org
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