Assistant Director

Learning Care Group • Frankfort, IL

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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 the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards; fosters an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and parents; supports children’s imagination, self-esteem, and discovery; promotes the company’s image in the community; recruits, selects, and retains quality staff; and helps achieve company 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 education requirements and the center/school requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and parents.
• Help children develop imagination and self-esteem and discover new things.
• Promote the positive image of the company and support its role as a provider of choice in the communities it serves.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.
• Share responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the school with the School Director.
• Assume sole responsibility for the school in the Director’s absence.
• Assist in promoting children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED