Registration is now open for the 2020/21 school year.

See the programs page for an outline of our preschool program offerings for 2 year olds to 5 year olds and the forms page for registration forms. Please contact us with any questions.

​For CrossWays Preschool and Celebration! Childcare

Holy Cross Lutheran Church is seeking a part time Assistant Director for Celebration! Childcare and CrossWays Preschool (ECM Programs), to be filled as soon as possible. Our program is faith-based and will give you the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children, ages six weeks to twelve years, and their families. The Assistant Director will have administrative and management responsibilities with daily operations, future planning, communication and marketing for the program. The Assistant Director will work in tandem with the Director, pastoral staff, teaching staff, parents and students to create a safe, vibrant learning environment that is play-based, developmentally appropriate and committed to kindergarten readiness and academic preparedness. The Assistant Director will support the philosophy of our program as a ministry of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and will seek to incorporate these values into the educational atmosphere.

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The candidate will possess administrative, organizational and time management skills; will have knowledge and understanding of both preschool and childcare practices; will work with others in a larger team context; will demonstrate excellent digital, verbal and written communication skills; will incorporate and use a variety of technology tools; and will understand the position as a ministry to students and their families, teachers, and the community.

In addition to the major responsibilities and program operations, the specific duties would include, but are not limited to:

• Keeping files, websites, and documents updated

• Plan and organize student “specials” activities

• Clean, organize, and maintain the office space, staff lounge, reception area, and foyer

• Monitor supply stock and order more when the supplies are running low

• Ensure the building is clear of students and staff as well as secured at the end of the work day

• Follow all COVID-19 procedures and end of the day cleaning

• Replenishing and organizing staff and student enrollment packets

• Responsible for totaling employee time cards bi-weekly

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A complete job description is available here.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold DCFS Director Certification. Information can be found online at: ilgateways.com/credentials/illinois-director-credential

• Additional requirements are detailed in the complete job description.

• Experience as a supervisor is desired but not required.

Please contact the Director of Early Childhood Ministries to apply at (847) 367-6208 or email celebration@holycrosschurch.org

Thank you for donating caps!

Thank you to all our CrossWays Preschool and Celebration! Childcare students and families that helped us collect plastic caps. Caps collected previously were turned into a bench for our playground by a recycling company in Indiana.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are no longer able to collect additional caps.