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Position Details
Position Information
Quick Link
https://llcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/9653
Position Title
Director, Child Development Center
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Months Worked Per Year
12
Hours Worked Per Week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
Remote Work Availability
No
Job Description Summary
Build Strong Foundations. Lead Bright Futures. Join LLCC!Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a Child Development Center Director to provide leadership for the college's Child Development Center and help create a high-quality environment where children, families, students, and educators can thrive.
This role provides leadership and supervision for staff, daily operations, programs, and services, while overseeing the Center's operating budget, staff scheduling, accounting procedures, and employee performance. The Director also builds strong connections between the Child Development Center, LLCC's child development program, and faculty to support meaningful learning opportunities for students and children.
The Director will coordinate the Child and Adult Care Food Program and ensure the Center meets applicable Illinois Department of Early Childhood standards, NAEYC accreditation guidelines, early childhood grant requirements, and ExceleRate Illinois criteria.
As a staff member at LLCC's Child Development Center, you can look forward to 7 paid holidays a year, paid winter break, 4-day work week in the summer for 12 weeks, and 5 personal days, 12 sick days, and 20 vacation days per year. LLCC staff, their spouse and qualified dependent children are eligible to use the tuition waiver on credited courses. Staff can also enjoy free access to our on-campus fitness center. LLCC is a positive, team-oriented environment supportive of staff development. You can view all benefits on our website. Come join our team and experience success at LLCC!Starting salary is likely to be between $66,342 and $89,983 per year with an excellent benefits package. The person hired into this position will be placed within this range based on education, training, experience, and skills as compared to existing staff in similarly situated positions.
LLCC strives to create an inclusive workplace and environment for our students, faculty, and staff. We are seeking applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to ensure we create a diverse workforce and learning environment.
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related field, with an Illinois Director Credential Level II.
• At least three years of administrative experience in full-day early childhood program including experience working with grant funded programs.
• At least three 3 years of professional involvement in the field of early care and education.
• Professional contributions such as serving in a leadership role in Early Childhood professional organizations or giving presentations or training related to the field of early care and education.
• Classroom experience with children between ages 2-5.
• Supervision and conflict resolution skills.
• Current physical and TB test and current record of immunizations including 1 dose of Tdap and 2 doses of MMR vaccine or evidence of immunity to MMR.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check, drug-screen, physical, and functional capacity exam.
Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in early childhood education, Child Development or related fields with an Illinois Director Credential Level III.

Physical Requirements

• Carry up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Walk up to 1 mile.
• Grip, hold, and pinch small objects.
• Dexterity to reach, bend, squat, stoop, and kneel on a regular basis.
• Frequent climbing (ext. ladders, stairs)

Position Salary
Starting salary is likely to be between $66,342 and $89,983 per year with an excellent benefits package.
Requisition Detail Information
Open Date
08/27/2026
Last Day to Apply
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position will be open until filled: however, applications must be received on or before September 13 to be considered during the initial review window. Onsite interviews will begin September 23. Anticipated start date for this position is October 19.
If you have a college degree or credits, please upload copies of your transcripts to your application along with a cover letter and resume. Photocopies of transcripts are acceptable to be uploaded. Please redact (black out) any personal information such as age, gender and Social Security Number from your transcripts or other documents you intend to share with us before you upload them to your application.
If you do not have transcripts to upload at the time of submission, please mail them to the address below and instead upload a Word document as your transcripts that indicates you will have transcripts sent directly to us. Please contact the Human Resources office at 217-786-2752 if you have any questions.
Lincoln Land Community College
ATTN: Human Resources
P.O. Box 19256
Springfield, IL 62794
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Review and maintain policies and procedures for the operation of the Center. Review and update policies and procedures, family handbook and risk management policies annually. Enforce said policies including scheduling of necessary training.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Ensure compliance with all appropriate federal, state and local regulatory agencies such as Illinois Department of Early Childhood and the Child and Adult Care Food Program, provide needed documentation for the Illinois Quality Rating System, and maintain accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Establish appropriate classroom enrollment patterns sensitive to age appropriateness and diversity.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Evaluate curriculum needs based on Aggregated Assessment Information and the Pyramid Model Implementation Data System (PIDS) and develop program improvement goals based on the information.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Responsible for diversity, utilization patterns, food program, facility maintenance issues and staff in-service and development efforts. Also, includes maintaining this information and preparing reports.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Maintain records for participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Develop and monitor the annual operating budget for the Center, including maintenance of accurate financial records, and ensure fiscal responsibility and adherence to related College policy and procedures.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Monitor the operating budget including budget, transfers, accounts receivable and payable, and the maintenance of accurate financial records.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Maintain the inventory of supplies, materials and equipment utilized by the Center and order as needed.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Interview and make recommendations for employing qualified staff in compliance with established college policy and procedure.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Perform supervisory functions including: recommending employment related actions, arranging for additional help or needed for overtime, enforcing College policies and procedures, evaluating performance, and coordinating training and work assignments.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Coordinate staff to maintain a curriculum designed to meet the objectives and goals of the Center.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Implement an effective communication system among staff members through monthly staff meetings, conferences and informal conversations.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Encourage the professional growth of staff members. Assess the individual in-service training needs of the staff of the Center, identify appropriate training opportunities that match interest and need, and encourage their continued professional growth through individual professional development plans.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Provide back-up for staff members in emergency situations.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Facilitate the parent orientation program for new families.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Address Parent concerns and interests, support family involvement opportunities, and provide regular communication with families.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Actively participate in professional organization relevant to the program; continue personal and professional growth; prepare presentation for workshops; represent and speak on behalf of the Center.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Maintain linkages with the Early Childhood Education Program curriculum and faculty. Coordinate efforts with faculty to ensure the integrations of the Center and its curriculum with that of the College to facilitate the use of the Center as a lab school and serve as a member of the Early Childhood Program Advisory committee.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Serve as a member of the Early Childhood Program Advisory Committee.
Essential Duty?
Yes
Description of Job Duty
Assist in the college planning and assessment program by developing annual work unit objectives that impact long-range priority goals.
Essential Duty?
No
Description of Job Duty
Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Duty?
No
Description of Job Duty
Write for grants pertaining to the Child Development Center and ensure compliance with grant requirements for grants received.
Essential Duty?
Yes