Position: Preschool Director — Montessori Kids Universe at St. Charles (DBA), St. Charles, IL

About Us: Montessori Kids Universe (MKU) at St. Charles is an innovative early childhood education center providing high-quality care and education from infancy through kindergarten. Our curriculum blends Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies to create a nurturing, engaging learning environment.

Position Summary: Provide strategic and operational leadership for the center: oversee daily operations, licensing compliance, enrollment growth, staff development, family engagement, and overall school performance. Hands-on leader required to launch, manage, and grow a high-quality early childhood program while fostering a positive culture for children, families, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee daily school operations to ensure a safe, organized, high-quality learning environment

Ensure compliance with Illinois DCFS licensing standards, regulations, and center policies

Recruit, hire, onboard, train, coach, evaluate, and retain high-performing teachers and staff

Drive enrollment growth through tours, family engagement, community outreach, and marketing initiatives

Serve as primary point of contact for families and school leadership; build strong relationships with current and prospective families

Maintain high educational standards and support curriculum implementation aligned with Montessori and Reggio Emilia principles

Develop staff through coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities

Manage scheduling, staffing, budgeting, recordkeeping, and administrative functions

Preschool Director

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Distro

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