Assistant Director

La Petite Academy; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

La Petite Academy Florida is seeking an Assistant Director to support the safe, effective operation of the school alongside the School Director. You will help foster a caring environment that supports the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.

The role emphasizes leadership, staff recruitment, and maintaining high standards consistent with state licensing and company policies.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school operates safely and effectively with the School Director.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Promote a positive image of the company in the communities served.

Skills

Leadership

Staff Recruitment

Team Leadership

Childcare Experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Are you ready for the next step in your child care career? Were 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 Groups safety vision. In the Directors 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.