What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Director- 7280 position at La Petite Academy?
Ready to lead your own child care center and build something strong in your community?
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to lead a school, grow your career, and make a real impact locally.
We’re hiring a Center Director in Bernalillo to take ownership of a school, support a team, and create an environment where children, families, and staff thrive.
What’s In It for You
- Leadership opportunity – lead your own school with support behind you
- Career growth – opportunities within a national organization
- Stability – established company with long-term career paths
- Impact – make a difference in your community daily
- Support – training, tools, and operational guidance
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily school operations including staffing and performance
- Coach and develop teaching staff
- Ensure compliance with New Mexico licensing standards
- Drive enrollment through tours and community engagement
- Create a positive, welcoming environment
What We’re Looking For
- Management experience in a licensed childcare setting with ages 6 weeks to 12 years old- Required
- Strong understanding of compliance and classroom operations
- Experience developing and supporting staff
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
State Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years if age to meet state licensing requirements
- Must meet NM Director qualifications, including:
- Associate’s degree or higher in ECE or related field AND experience
- OR CDA/CDC or equivalent with required experience
- OR equivalent combination per state licensing
What Makes This Role Different
You’re not just managing a center—you’re leading a school, building a team, and shaping the experience for families in your community.
About Us
Learning Care Group is one of the largest early education providers in the country, with over 1,000 schools nationwide. We’re committed to supporting our leaders with the tools, training, and resources they need to succeed.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you meet at least ONE of the following New Mexico Director qualification pathways?
- Early Childhood Program Administration coursework
- National Administrator Credential ECE coursework
- NM Early Childhood Program Administration Certificate
- Child Development Certificate (CDC)
- CDA, CCP, Montessori, or Vocational Certificate
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or related field
Please list your credential:
- Have you reviewed or worked with school performance metrics such as enrollment, labor, staffing, budgeting, or retention?
- Are you able to meet the scheduling needs of the role, including opening or closing shifts as needed? Hours for this location are 630 am- 530 pm
- Do you have experience leading a team in an early childhood education setting working with ages 6 weeks to 12 years? If so, how many years? This infant and toddler experience required for this role.
Experience:
- Leadership: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: In person