Assistant Director

Learning Care Group • New York, NY

12d

About The Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the school alongside the School Director, helping achieve Learning Care Group’s safety vision. In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the school. The role also supports the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.

The Assistant Director ensures the school operates according to 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 positive image; 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’s requirements.
• CDA or an 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

• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and parents.
• Support children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth, and encourage imagination, self-esteem, and discovery.
• Promote a positive image of the company and help make it a provider of choice in the communities it serves.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.
• Share responsibility for safe and effective school operations with the School Director and assume sole responsibility for the school in the Director’s absence.

Benefits

• 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.
• Bi-weekly and daily pay options.

What This Job Offers

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