Child Care Assistant Director: Knob Dr, Eagan

Learning Care Group • Eagan, MN

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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 and for supporting Learning Care Group’s safety vision. In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the school. The role assists in promoting children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth; ensuring compliance with company and state licensing standards; maintaining a caring and safe environment for children and parents; and supporting the school’s image, staffing, and 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 center/school requirements.
• Must meet at least one of the listed Minnesota Lead Teacher qualification pathways: 4,160 hours as an Assistant Teacher and 24 quarter credits; an Association Montessori Internationale diploma, preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society and 2,080 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern plus 12 quarter credits; a preprimary credential or primary diploma from the American Montessori Society, or an Association Montessori Internationale diploma with a baccalaureate degree, and 1,040 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern; a Minnesota Technical Institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant and 2,080 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern plus 6 quarter credits; a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool or infants/toddlers and 1,560 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern; or a Minnesota Department of Education license for Prekindergarten Associate, or a two-year child development/early childhood certificate from an accredited community or technical college, and 1,040 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern plus 6 quarter credits.

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 and help inspire lifelong learning.
• 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.
• Take sole responsibility for the school in the School Director’s absence.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers.
• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Child care discount available to all employees.
• Monday–Friday schedule.
• Competitive pay based on education and experience, with bi-weekly and daily pay options.

What This Job Offers

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