Preschool Assistant Director

Job Description:

As early education leaders, we’re influencing the next generation of learners, leaving a strong, lasting, positive impact on our children. From our more than 900 school locations to our regional offices and main headquarters, you’ll find a dynamic environment and culture that is open, friendly, welcoming, and collaborative.

The Assistant Director is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the School with the School Director, and achieving Learning Care Group’s safety vision of “No One Gets Hurt.” In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the School. The Assistant Director assists in the promotion of the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care; and assists with a variety of administrative tasks and opening/closing the School at least 50% of the time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
• Recruit, select and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have previous management experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed child care facility.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply.

What we do is who we are. Simply put, we care. (It’s right there in the name.) We strive to make a positive impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve every day. That’s where you come in. Be an expert in early education and child care, and lead the way to a brighter future—theirs, and yours. Share your talents and discover your potential as we achieve our goal to drive learning innovations, be a champion for children, and move education forward. You provide the spark that lights their path. And ignites your career.We invite you to be part of our story—and to start crafting your own.