Assistant Director

Learning Care Group • Brooklyn, NY

10d

About The Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the school alongside the School Director, supporting Learning Care Group’s safety vision. In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the school. The role also assists in promoting children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth. The Assistant Director helps ensure compliance with company and state licensing standards, fosters a caring and safe educational environment, supports children’s learning and development, promotes the company within the community, recruits and retains quality staff, and contributes to profitability.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous leadership experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet state requirements for education and center/school requirements.
• CDA or Associate degree in Early Education or a related field, with a plan of study to complete a bachelor’s degree.
• New York State Teacher Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and parents.
• Encourage children’s imagination, self-esteem, and discovery of new things.
• Promote a positive image of the company and help make it a provider of choice in the communities served.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.
• Assist with the safe and effective operation of the school alongside the School Director.
• Assume sole responsibility for the school in the Director’s absence.
• Assist in promoting children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Benefits

• Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) for full-time employees.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with company match for full-time employees.
• Child care discount.
• Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification, available to all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree