Preschool Office Manager​/Enrollment Specialist - West Loop

Preschool Office Manager/Enrollment Specialist – West Loop

Employer:

Kido International Preschool – West Loop

At Kido International Preschool – West Loop
, we bring together global best practices in early childhood education to create a warm, thoughtful, and high‑quality experience for children and families. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia and Montessori approaches, our school is designed to spark curiosity, independence, and meaningful learning at every stage of development.

Our West Loop campus values strong relationships, well‑organized systems, and a collaborative team culture. As part of our founding community, team members play a vital role in creating a welcoming, well‑run school that supports educators, families, and children alike.

The Office Manager plays a critical role in the success of our school, serving as a key driver of enrollment, family engagement, and community presence. This role requires prior knowledge of early childhood education, alongside experience in sales, marketing, or enrollment‑focused roles. A positive, welcoming energy and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with families is an essential expectation of this position.

• Lead and support enrollment, sales, and marketing efforts, including planning, coordinating, and executing tours, open houses, and marketing events from start to finish.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective families, ensuring timely, warm, and professional follow‑up throughout the enrollment journey.
• Confidently communicate the school’s philosophy, programs, and daily operations to families, demonstrating a strong understanding of early childhood education and child development.
• Build and maintain positive, lasting relationships with children, families, and staff through in‑person interactions, phone calls, messaging, and digital communication.
• Support family engagement by sharing updates, photos, and highlights of children’s experiences and growth.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while responding promptly to parent and staff needs.
• Collect, organize, and maintain all required enrollment paperwork, ensuring files remain compliant with state licensing and regulatory agencies.
• Actively support ongoing marketing initiatives by promoting the school within the local community and helping generate positive word‑of‑mouth.
• Develop a strong understanding of all school operations to accurately represent Kido to current and prospective families.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in sales, marketing, enrollment, or family‑facing roles.
• Prior knowledge of or experience in early childhood education.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.
• CDA (Child Development Associate) credential.
• Experience working in a licensed preschool or early childhood setting.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking both Spanish and English.

At Kido, we are people‑focused, which means our team members are always our top priority.

• Competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement.
• Free tuition for your children (ages 18 months–5 years).
• Fully stocked team lounge with healthy snacks.
• Team supply cabinet with bi‑weekly ordering options.
• Tuition reimbursement and robust professional development.
• Comprehensive paid training, including dedicated school‑wide training days.
• $500 referral bonus for successful team referrals.

• A paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• 2 weeks of paid vacation + 1 week of sick time in your first year.
• Paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with generous employer subsidies.
• Free short‑term disability and life insurance.
• Annual tenure‑based bonuses.

Discover more about Kido by visiting our website at

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.

Kado is an equal opportunity employer.

18.50 – 24 USD per hour (West Loop)