Assistant Director

Little Newtons - Maple Grove; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Competitive childcare discounts

Life, Accident & Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Bonuses based on performance

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Little Newtons - Maple Grove seeks an Assistant Center Director to lead childcare operations on-site, ensuring safety and licensing compliance while growing enrollment. You will cultivate relationships with staff, families and the community, hire and support teachers, and oversee records and daily tasks to keep classrooms thriving.

The role emphasizes strong customer service, organization, and multitasking, with a focus on reducing turnover and maintaining high standards of care.

Qualifications

• BA, BS, or Master’s degree in early education preferred but not required.
• Prior managerial/leadership experience in a child care setting.
• Proven track record of growing school enrollment.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Outstanding customer service skills, ability to multitask, strong organizational skills, and handle a variety of situations effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• The safety and security of the children in your care is your #1 responsibility.
• Develop strong relationships with staff, families and community.
• Perfect licensing visits.
• Grow enrollment using your creativity.
• Decrease staff turnover.
• Hire great teachers.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping for state and GSI requirements.
• Support staff in daily tasks and classroom management.
• Manage and maintain child care services in accordance with licensing.
• Team and family engagement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

BA, BS, or Master’s degree in early education

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

Company

Little Newtons of Maple Grove has been a trusted child care provider for over 15 years, offering a program that nurtures children’s emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs.

Job Description

Assistant Center Director.

Responsibilities

• The safety and security of the children in your care is your #1 responsibility.
• Develop strong relationships with staff, families and community.
• Perfect licensing visits.
• Grow enrollment using your creativity.
• Decrease staff turnover.
• Hire great teachers.
• Maintain accurate record-keeping for state and GSI requirements.
• Support staff in daily tasks and classroom management.
• Manage and maintain child care services in accordance with licensing.
• Team and family engagement.

Qualifications

• BA, BS, or Master’s degree in early education preferred but not required.
• Prior managerial/leadership experience in a child care setting.
• Proven track record of growing school enrollment.
• CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Outstanding customer service skills, ability to multitask, strong organizational skills, and handle a variety of situations effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off and company paid holidays
• Competitive childcare discounts
• Life, Accident & Disability insurance plan coverage401(k) plan
• Bonuses based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development (including professional development paid through CCEI)
• Employee discounts