Join us, and use your skills to build a better future for children, one leader at a time.

As part of National Louis University (NLU), a pioneer in early childhood education, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off; medical, dental, and vision insurance; tuition waivers; 403(b) group supplemental retirement annuity; professional development opportunities; and life insurance.

We are looking for team members who

Believe that leaders make a difference.

Believe that early education is the foundation for achievement through life.

Believe in continuous improvement.

Open Positions

Assessor and Training Specialist (COC)

The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University is seeking applicants interested in joining our team as a bilingual Spanish Assessor and Training Specialist. An Assessor and Training Specialist (COC) is responsible for providing assessment for City of Chicago early childhood programs, conducting inter-reliability assessments, and writing accurate reports.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provides on-site evaluation of City of Chicago early childhood programs using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales.
  • Prepares and submits evaluation reports according to the required time frame and criteria.
  • Participates in inter-rater reliability training for all required evaluation tools, writes related reports, and maintains required level of reliability.
  • Attends all staff, assessment team, and supervision meetings.
  • Provides support for other McCormick Center duties as assigned.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

  • Bachelor’s Degree in early Childhood Education or related field; Master’s Degree strongly preferred.
  • Three-five (3-5) years teaching or administrative experience in the field of early childhood education.
  • One-three (1-3) years high level of prior leadership experience and skill.
  • One-three (1-3) high level of reliability on observation tools.
  • One-three (1-3) willingness to travel throughout the City of Chicago.
  • One-three (1-3) willingness to attend ongoing training to obtain and retain reliability in assessment tools.
  • One-three years prior experience in early childhood assessment preferred.
  • Spanish Speaking.
  • Prior experience with early childhood evaluation tools, including the Classroom Assessment Scoring System or Early Childhood Environment Rating Scales preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Full-time
  • Chicago IL -18 S. Michigan Ave

 

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The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University (NLU) is dedicated to building brighter futures for children by enhancing the management skills, professional orientation, and leadership capacity of early childhood administrators. The activities of the Center encompass four areas: training and technical assistance, program evaluation, research, and public awareness.

NLU is a 130+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, and excellence from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. At NLU, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University (NLU) is an affirmative action/equal access/equal opportunity employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. NLU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

 

Strategic Initiatives Manager

The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership is seeking applicants interested in joining our team as the Strategic Initiatives Manager. This position will manage new research and evaluation activities. This position will manage all data initiatives, the McCormick Center’s Impact Study and Strategic Priorities, and special projects as assigned. The Strategic Initiatives Manager will also support efforts to secure funding and supervise a research associate.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the design, implementation, project management, and data analysis for quantitative and qualitative research studies. Present findings at professional meetings, as funding permits, and submit scholarly papers for publication. Supervise a research associate in generating and analyzing evaluation data.
  • Work with all McCormick Center teams to determine appropriate data collection practices and procedures. Manage data collection systems and ensures consistent archival of data across all projects.
  • Conduct and coordinate original and/or review research on early childhood program leadership resulting in three Research Notes per year.
  • Support efforts to secure funding for programmatic and research activities.
  • Manage the McCormick Center’s Impact Study and Strategic Priorities, including creation, tracking, updating, etc.
  • Other duties as assigned.

YOUR COMPETENCIES

  • Master’s degree in Early Childhood Administration, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, organizational leadership, or related field required. Doctorate preferred.
  • 3-5 years of designing and implementing research projects and evaluation studies in early childhood or related field are required.
  • 3-5 years of data management experience is required.
  • 3-5 years of survey software experience is required.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • Full time
  • Chicago, IL -18 S. Michigan Ave.

 

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The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University (NLU) is dedicated to building brighter futures for children by enhancing the management skills, professional orientation, and leadership capacity of early childhood administrators. The activities of the Center encompass four areas: training and technical assistance, program evaluation, research, and public awareness.

NLU is a 130+ year old university that has been grounded in the values of innovation, access, and excellence from its inception. As an institution we believe in providing access to educational opportunity and that education is our greatest lever for social and economic mobility. At NLU, we offer our employees an innovative environment to work together and inspire the ideas that will make an impact. As our external environment changes, our employees are provided the opportunities and tools needed to grow both personally and professionally to remain successful. NLU employees and dependents are offered a wide range of benefits, including but not limited to, Health Insurance benefits, Retirement benefits, Paid Time Off and Educational Benefits.

The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University (NLU) is an affirmative action/equal access/equal opportunity employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. NLU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Diversity Statement

The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership at National Louis University (NLU) is an affirmative action/equal access/equal opportunity employer dedicated to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its students, faculty, and staff. NLU is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Campus Safety

NLU is committed to positioning and maintaining its facilities in convenient, safe locations and creating policies and safety procedures to ensure that the possibility of criminal offense is diminished, and public safety is enhanced. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, prospective employees may request a copy of the University’s Annual Safety Report by contacting the Campus Facilities Office at each of our campuses or by downloading the report detailed in the following web site: http://www.nl.edu/legalpages/consumerinfo/annualsecurityreport/.

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