Preschool Office Manager

At Kïdo International Preschool, we’re doing more than opening another school—we’re building a vibrant, innovative learning community from the ground up. As part of our founding team, you’ll help bring to life a program that blends the best early childhood practices from around the world, creating a truly one-of-a-kind experience for children and families.


Rooted in the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches, our environments are thoughtfully designed to spark wonder, nurture independence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. Joining us at this exciting stage means you’ll have a real voice in shaping the culture, experiences, and traditions that will define our brand-new school.


Come help us create something extraordinary.

Responsibilities

As part of the founding team at a brand-new Kïdo school, you’ll play a key role in bringing our community to life! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Lead the excitement of opening a new campus by supporting all sales and marketing events—from initial planning through launch day and beyond—ensuring every prospective family feels welcomed and informed.
  • Engage quickly and confidently in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tasks while providing timely responses to parent and staff inquiries.
  • Build meaningful relationships with children and families, sharing updates through conversations, messaging, and photos that capture each child’s daily experiences and developmental progress.
  • Support enrollment excellence by collecting all required paperwork for new families and ensuring full compliance with state licensing regulations.
  • Become a school expert—develop a strong understanding of our programs, philosophy, and operations so you can confidently communicate our offerings to families.
  • Help grow our brand-new school community by supporting marketing efforts, spreading the word about Kïdo, and fostering a warm, connected, and enthusiastic school culture.

Minimum Qualifications

  • HS Diploma/GED required
  • At least 18 years old
  • Prior experience in sales and or marketing with preference given to someone with prior experience in preschool enrollment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Communications, or related field
  • CDA (Child Development Associate Certification)
  • Experience in a licensed preschool setting
  • Ability to fluently read, write, and speak both Spanish and English (ideal but not required)

Why Choose Kïdo?

Joining Kïdo means becoming part of something special—a people-focused company where your growth, well-being, and success truly matter.

  • Competitive salaries and pathways for advancement
  • Free preschool tuition for your children ages 18 months–5 years
  • Stocked teacher lounge with healthy snacks
  • Fully stocked supply cabinet + the ability to request additional materials bi-weekly
  • Tuition reimbursement + professional development
  • Comprehensive paid training, including two dedicated professional development days when the school closes so we can invest in you
  • Smaller student–teacher ratios than state minimums, giving you more time for relationship-building, small groups, and intentional planning
  • $500 refer-a-friend bonus after your referral meets required employment milestones

Full-Time Employees Also Receive:

  • Your birthday off—paid!
  • Paid sick and vacation time
  • Paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits with generous subsidies
  • FREE short-term disability (STD) and life insurance
  • Annual bonuses based on your tenure

Discover more About Kïdo by visiting our website at : https://kidoschools.com/us/

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check. Kido is an equal opportunity employer.

The pay range for this role is:

19 - 23 USD per hour (River North)

School Teams

Chicago, IL

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