School Operations Coordinator This role is designed for a motivated early childhood professional who is interested in growing into a future school. At Joy of Learning Kids Academy (JOL Kids Academy), we believe childhood should be filled with joy, creativity, and meaningful connections. Inspired by Montessori, Reggio Emilia, and "Learning by Doing," our eco-friendly preschool encourages children to explore, create, and grow through hands-on experiences in STEM, art, music, yoga, and nature. As a family-owned preschool, we are proud to foster a warm, supportive community where children, families, and educators thrive together. We value and support our teachers, believing that happy and empowered educators create the best environment for children to learn and grow. We are looking for a passionate, energetic, organized and proactive School Operations Coordinator to join our growing JOL family in Lisle/Naperville. If you believe children deserve a joyful, inspiring, and nurturing childhood — and educators deserve to feel valued and supported — we would love to meet you!
What You'll Do:- School Operations & Leadership Support.
- Support daily school operations to ensure smooth classroom flow and exceptional care.
- Assist leadership with maintaining high-quality standards, safety procedures, and DCFS licensing compliance.
- Help maintain classroom environments, materials, and playground safety.
- Build strong relationships with families and provide excellent communication and support.
- Classroom & Team Support:
- Provide classroom support as needed to maintain ratios and quality programming.
- Assist teachers with classroom management, curriculum implementation, and daily routines.
- Support children through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
- Mentor, encourage, and support teaching staff in a positive team environment.
- Curriculum & Enrichment Coordination:
- Support implementation of JOL's Montessori and Reggio-inspired curriculum.
- Assist with enrichment programs including STEM, art, music, yoga, culinary activities, and language programs.
- Help teachers create meaningful learning experiences based on children's interests and observations.
- Coordinate special events, projects, and family engagement activities.
- Compliance & Safety:
- Support school leadership in maintaining DCFS licensing standards and classroom ratios.
- Help ensure all health, safety, and sanitation procedures are followed.
- Respond calmly and professionally in fast-paced situations.
Qualifications:
Experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
Strong understanding of classroom management and early childhood development.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Passion for working with children and families.
Ability to multitask and work collaboratively within a team.
Leadership experience in early childhood education preferred.
Bachelors degree in early childhood education or related field preferred.
Must meet all DCFS licensing requirements.
Completion of background check and fingerprinting required.
CPR and First Aid Certification required (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
What We Offer:
Competitive salary with performance-based bonus opportunities.
Health insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and childcare tuition discount.
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities.
Supportive, positive, and team-oriented work culture.
Opportunity to help shape and grow a unique preschool community.
Why Join JOL?:Supportive and joyful work environment.
Beautiful eco-friendly preschool inspired by Montessori and Reggio Emilia philosophies.
Leadership team that values and supports staff.
Meaningful relationships with children and families.
Opportunity to make a lasting impact during the exciting growth of a new school community.
At Joy of Learning Kids Academy, we believe every child has a hundred languages, a hundred ways to learn, and a hundred ways to shine. We are looking for educators who teach with joy, lead with heart, and want to grow together with our school community.
