Assistant Director

Learning Care Group • Town of Islip, NY

25d

About The Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the school in partnership with the School Director and in support of Learning Care Group’s safety vision. In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the school. The role also helps promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.

The Assistant Director helps ensure the school complies with company and state licensing standards; fosters an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and parents; supports children’s imagination, self-esteem, and learning; promotes the company’s image; recruits, selects, and retains quality staff; and helps achieve company profitability.

Requirements

• 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.
• Meet state education requirements and 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.
• Encourage children’s imagination, self-esteem, and discovery of new things.
• Promote the 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 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.

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: High school or GED