Center Manager Jobs in Illinois
Center Manager jobs in Illinois are concentrated in healthcare systems, childcare networks, community services, and logistics operations, with demand across entry-level site supervisors through senior regional managers. Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield lead hiring volume, anchored by large employers such as Advocate Health Care, Bright Horizons, and the Illinois Department of Human Services. The most active openings are in community health centers, early childhood education programs, and distribution and fulfillment operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Concordia University Chicago (CUC) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time, exempt Program Manager for our Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). This position is responsible for assisting the Director in the operation and administration of the ECEC which offers a variety of flexible programs for children from six weeks of age through kindergarten. The Program Manager ensures the ECEC provides for the spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the children through a nurturing, Christ-centered environment, using developmentally appropriate practices. A key role of this position is to manage and evaluate the ECEC Lab Student program.
This position is in River Forest, IL and reports directly to the Director of ECEC.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Coordinate and supervise the ECEC Lab Student Program including hiring, scheduling, orienting, and evaluating.
- Coordinate teacher and teacher assistant schedules and arrange substitute teachers as needed.
- Manage all center wide programs such as, but not limited to food service, picture day, vision and hearing screening and ASQ screening.
- Assist Directors in operating the center in accordance with ECEC policies and procedures, assuming all director responsibilities and duties in absence of the Directors.
- Substitute teach as needed.
- Other administrative tasks as deemed necessary.
Do you have these skills?
- Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including all segments of the early childhood professions.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Understand current research, trends and issues in the field of education
- Ability to communicate well with all segments of the early childhood profession
- Ability to maintain confidential records.
- Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and CUC.
Do you have this minimum experience/education?
Required:
- At least three years of experience as a Teacher at an early childhood education center
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
Preferred:
- 3+ years of progressive management experience at an early childhood education center.
Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Pension Plan
- Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Information:
Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume, and references with their online application.
Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.
Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.
About Concordia University Chicago:
Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.
Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.
Concordia University Chicago (CUC) has an exciting opportunity for a full-time, exempt Program Manager for our Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC). This position is responsible for assisting the Director in the operation and administration of the ECEC which offers a variety of flexible programs for children from six weeks of age through kindergarten. The Program Manager ensures the ECEC provides for the spiritual, social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of the children through a nurturing, Christ-centered environment, using developmentally appropriate practices. A key role of this position is to manage and evaluate the ECEC Lab Student program.
This position is in River Forest, IL and reports directly to the Director of ECEC.
Responsibilities/Duties:
- Coordinate and supervise the ECEC Lab Student Program including hiring, scheduling, orienting, and evaluating.
- Coordinate teacher and teacher assistant schedules and arrange substitute teachers as needed.
- Manage all center wide programs such as, but not limited to food service, picture day, vision and hearing screening and ASQ screening.
- Assist Directors in operating the center in accordance with ECEC policies and procedures, assuming all director responsibilities and duties in absence of the Directors.
- Substitute teach as needed.
- Other administrative tasks as deemed necessary.
Do you have these skills?
- Strong technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
- Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills including all segments of the early childhood professions.
- Strong administrative and organizational skills.
- Understand current research, trends and issues in the field of education
- Ability to communicate well with all segments of the early childhood profession
- Ability to maintain confidential records.
- Enthusiastic supporter of Lutheran higher education and CUC.
Do you have this minimum experience/education?
Required:
- At least three years of experience as a Teacher at an early childhood education center
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
Preferred:
- 3+ years of progressive management experience at an early childhood education center.
Starting range is dependent upon individual qualifications and experience. Concordia University Chicago benefit options include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Disability and Survivor Plan (Basic Life Insurance)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Retirement Pension Plan
- Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Tuition benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Information:
Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume, and references with their online application.
Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex, or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.
Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.
About Concordia University Chicago:
Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts-based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Theology, Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education, and College of Health, Science & Technology, Concordia-Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Concordia University Chicago has been recognized as a College of Distinction since 2010, and is consistently ranked among the Best Regional Universities-Midwest by U.S. News & World Report. For more than a decade, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. Learn more about our commitment to higher education, rooted in the Gospel, at CUChicago.edu.
Steadfast in Jesus Christ as revealed in the Holy Scriptures, Concordia University Chicago promotes academic rigor in its liberal arts and professional programs; grounds students in objective truth, integrity, and excellence; and practices faithfulness to the Confessional teachings of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, as it forms students for vocations in church, family, and the world.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Center Manager Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Casey's13
- Valvoline Instant Oil Change6
- Meta5
- Walmart5
- Amazon4
Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in center manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in business, human services, healthcare administration, or a related field
- Minimum three to five years of supervisory or operations management experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, staffing, and daily center operations
- Proficiency with scheduling, reporting, and facility management software platforms
- Strong communication skills for coordinating staff, clients, and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of Illinois state regulations and compliance standards relevant to the center type
Center Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a center manager in Illinois?
Most center manager roles in Illinois require a bachelor's degree in business administration, human services, public health, or a closely related field, combined with supervisory experience. For childcare center directors, Illinois requires a Director Credential issued through the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies, with specific coursework hours in child development and administration. Healthcare-adjacent center managers often need credentials aligned with their facility type, such as those recognized by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Which companies hire center managers in Illinois?
Companies currently hiring center managers in Illinois include Casey's, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and Meta, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's dense network of hospital systems, federally qualified health centers, and licensed childcare chains means openings appear consistently across the Chicago metro and downstate cities throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most center manager jobs?
Chicago, Oak Brook, and Schaumburg have the most center manager openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of major health systems, corporate headquarters, and large nonprofit service organizations, while Rockford and Springfield see steady hiring through regional hospital networks, state agency offices, and community service providers that anchor those local economies.
Are there remote center manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Center manager roles are largely on-site by nature because the work involves direct oversight of staff, facilities, and daily operations. About 52% of center manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in program management or administrative coordination roles where the center's physical operations are handled by on-site leads.
How can I get hired as a center manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a lead or assistant manager role first, then stepping up. Large Illinois employers such as Advocate Health Care and KinderCare often post assistant center director and shift supervisor positions that feed into center manager pipelines. Adjacent roles in case coordination, program administration, or operations support at community health organizations or Illinois DCFS-licensed facilities can serve as a bridge. Earning the Illinois Director Credential early signals readiness to childcare employers and strengthens candidacy across multiple center types.
Where can I find and apply to center manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to center manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across healthcare, childcare, community services, and operations. Search the listings, find the roles that match your background and location, and apply directly through each posting.
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