Early Childhood Assistant Director: Busse Hwy, Park Ridge
About The Position
The Assistant Director is responsible for the safe, effective operation of the school with the School Director, to achieve Learning Care Group’s safety vision. In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the school. The Assistant Director assists in the promotion of the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children. Our Assistant Directors are accountable for ensuring the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards, responsible for fostering an educational, caring, safe environment for the children and parents, creative in sparking imagination, building self-esteem, and helping children discover new things each day, positive in promoting the company's image and making it a provider of choice, team-oriented in recruiting, selecting, and retaining quality staff, and dedicated to helping achieve profitability for the company.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
- Must have previous leadership experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
- Must have an Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, OR equivalent qualifying college coursework (64 semester hours, including at least 21 semester hours in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Early Childhood Special Education).
- Must meet required Illinois administrative course/training requirements.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
- Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for the children and parents.
- Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
- Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice for the communities we serve.
- Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
- Help achieve profitability for the company.
- Assist in the promotion of the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.
Benefits
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- Paid time-off
- 401K (plus company match)
- Child Care discount
- Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
