What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Childcare Director position at La Petite Academy?
Are you ready for the next step in your child care career? We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners. The Assistant Director is responsible for the safe, effective operation of the school with the School Director, to achieve Learning Care Group’s safety vision. In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the school. The Assistant Director assists in the promotion of the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children
Our Assistant Directors are:
- Accountable! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
- Responsible! Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for the children and parents.
- Creative! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
- Positive! Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice for the communities we serve.
- Team-oriented! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
- Dedicated! Help achieve profitability for the company.
Job Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have previous leadership experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Compensation $21.46-$22.30 based on education and experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options
- Heath insurance, medical, dental, vision and FSA, provided for full-time employees. Limited medical available for part-time workers.
- Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees.
Learning Care Group is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.46 - $22.30 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Leadership: 1 year (Preferred)
- Early childhood education: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Belleville, IL 62221 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22