Assistant Director

La Petite Academy; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Orlando is seeking an Assistant Director to support the School Director in ensuring a safe, engaging, and compliant childcare environment. You will oversee daily operations, staff supervision, and communication with families to promote high-quality early learning.

In this role, you mentor team members, help implement curriculum, and uphold licensing standards while contributing to the school's profitability and community reputation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school is operated safely and effectively with the School Director.
• Assist in promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.
• Recruit, supervise, and retain quality staff; uphold licensing standards.

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff supervision

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready for the next step in your child care career? We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners. 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! 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.