LEARN Charter School Network · 2 weeks ago
Pre-K Site Leader
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLEARN Charter School Network is seeking a Pre-K Site Leader to oversee the day-to-day operations of a LEARN Pre-K site, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for children, families, and staff. The role involves program quality management, compliance oversight, and staff development, while fostering strong family partnerships and driving results for students and staff.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Facilitates ongoing individual check-ins, team meetings, and professional development that build instructional capacity and a healthy, positive staff culture
Conducts annual evaluations, supports staff goal-setting, and ensures all staff meet and maintain required credentials, training, and professional standards
Conducts weekly classroom observations using LEARN-aligned instructional frameworks and provides actionable, timely feedback
Leads recruitment, hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management of all site staff in partnership with LEARN leadership
Sets clear expectations and holds adults accountable for instructional quality, safety, compliance, and culture
Models self-awareness by reflecting on personal impact, seeking feedback, and demonstrating continuous improvement
Oversees all aspects of center operations, including health and safety; enrollment; staff scheduling; instructional quality; and family experience
Ensures continuous compliance with DCFS, IDHS, DFSS, and PFAE regulations; maintains all required staff and child files; and proactively responds to emerging compliance or safety concerns
Ensures appropriate staff ratios and coverage at all times by analyzing daily conditions and adapting in real time
Maintains facility safety, cleanliness, and usability, and solves logistical issues quickly to avoid interruptions to learning
Builds strong relationships with families, proactively communicates policies, and ensures every interaction reflects cultural responsiveness and inclusion
Manages enrollment pipelines and recruitment strategies to meet occupancy and budget goals while ensuring equitable access for families
Ensures high-quality learning environments grounded in Creative Curriculum and aligned to Teaching Strategies GOLD, CLASS, and ECERS expectations
When needed, performs essential classroom, Leadery, or operational duties to ensure the program runs smoothly
Contributes to annual budget planning and manages daily fiscal operations to ensure financial sustainability
Tracks site-level revenue, expenditures, staffing costs, and enrollment trends to stay within budget and meet financial targets with support of the LEARN Finance Department
Manages inventory and purchasing; identifies opportunities to maximize efficiency and reduce waste without compromising quality
Uses data dashboards, budget reports, and enrollment projections to monitor progress and adjust strategies quickly
Maintains a relentless focus on child outcomes, family satisfaction, staff performance, compliance, and enrollment
Sets ambitious goals for instructional quality, culture, compliance, and operational execution—and tracks progress weekly
Proactively identifies obstacles and implements solutions that protect instructional time and program quality
Uses data, weekly observations, and family feedback to continuously raise the bar for children’s learning and staff development
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Level 2 Illinois Director Credential for Lake County
5-10 years of experience in a traditional school setting, including at least 2 years in a direct leadership role in an early childhood/lower elementary (principal, vice principal, grade-level chair, instructional coach, etc.)
Strong instructional leadership experience including observations, feedback cycles, PD facilitation, and one-on-one coaching
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with families and staff, and to lead with empathy and accountability
Experience developing, managing, and maintaining program budgets
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to use data to make decisions
Demonstrated initiative, judgment, high expectations, and strong organizational skills
Preferred
CLASS certification
experience with Creative Curriculum, Teaching Strategies GOLD, ECERS-3, and other early childhood assessments
Knowledge of PFA, COPA, IAFC, DFSS, DCFS, or similar systems
Company
LEARN Charter School Network
LEARN Charter School Network is a 501 (c)3 nationally recognized Network of high-performing college prep elementary public charter schools.
201-500 employees
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Growth StageLeadership Team
Donna Moore
Chief Financial Officer
Isaac Palmer Jr
Chief Operating Officer
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