Assistant Director

La Petite Academy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Jacksonville, FL is seeking an Assistant Director to lead day care operations and support a nurturing learning environment. You will ensure compliance with licensing standards while fostering a safe, engaging place for children and families.

The role emphasizes staff leadership, recruitment, and collaboration with center leadership to promote quality care and profitability. Ideal candidates bring prior leadership in licensed childcare and a high school diploma, ready to

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years old.
• At least 1 year of leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet state education and center requirements.
• Employment contingent on Florida background screening.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operation in line with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for children and parents.
• Spark imagination and help children discover new things daily.
• Promote the positive image of La Petite Academy and be a provider of choice.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Skills

Leadership

Staff recruitment

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Our Assistant Directors are:

• Accountable! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.


• Responsible! Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for the children and parents.


• Creative! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.


• Positive! 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.


• Team-oriented! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.


• Dedicated! Help achieve profitability for the company.

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age


• Must have previous leadership experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.


• High School diploma or equivalent.


• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.

Florida Background Screening Notice

Employment with this school is contingent upon successful completion of Florida’s required background screening.

Information regarding Florida’s Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found here: