Director

Learning Care Group • Rahway, NJ

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 supports the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.

The Assistant Director helps ensure the school follows company and state licensing standards; fosters an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and parents; encourages children’s imagination, self-esteem, and discovery; promotes the company’s positive image in the community; recruits, selects, and retains quality staff; and helps achieve company profitability.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have previous leadership experience.
• Must have at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet state education requirements and center/school requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree 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.
• Encourage children’s imagination, build self-esteem, and support their daily discovery and learning.
• 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.
• Share responsibility for the safe and effective operation of the school with the School Director; assume sole responsibility in the Director’s absence.
• Assist in promoting children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including 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: Director