Assistant Director

Learning Care Group • Hockessin, DE

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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, 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 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.
• 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 requirements for education and the center/school requirements.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster an educational, caring, and safe environment for children and parents.
• Promote children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children 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 profitability for the company.
• Assume sole responsibility for the school in the School Director’s absence.

What This Job Offers

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