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Child Care Center Director: Clearwater Rd St. Cloud

La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy Salary
Saint Cloud, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2026

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

  • You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
  • You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
  • You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
  • You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Leading a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

In a Center Director, we look for committed individuals who want to have a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and works with the staff to create a warm, inspiring environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged.

 

 As a Director, you will:

 

  • Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.
  • Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
  • Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
  • Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.  

 

Job Requirements

  • Minnesota Director Qualified: Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Eligibility to meet Minnesota Director qualification requirements will be verified during the interview process.
  • Minimum of 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months full-time) of paid or unpaid staff supervision experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree required in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. - At least 9 quarter credits or 90 hours of accredited coursework in staff supervision, human relations, and child development.
  • Knowledge of Minnesota childcare Licensing requirements and regulations 

     

  • Compensation/Benefit:

  • Compensation $55,000/starting salary based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
  • Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees
  • Child care discount
  • Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees

Learning Care 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.

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