Assistant Director

Learning Care Group • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

The Assistant Director is responsible, together with the School Director, for the safe and effective operation of the school and for achieving 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 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 a positive company 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.

Responsibilities

• Help operate the school safely and effectively with the School Director and support the company’s safety vision.
• Take sole responsibility for the school in the Director’s absence.
• Assist in promoting children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• 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 their self-esteem, and help them discover new things.
• 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 company profitability.

What This Job Offers

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