Assistant Director

La Petite Academy; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Benefits access

Health programs

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

La Petite Academy in San Antonio, TX is seeking an Assistant Director to lead a caring team and ensure compliance with state licensing and company standards. You will mentor staff, support families, and promote a safe, educational environment.

The role emphasizes driving program quality, ensuring smooth operations, and fostering community partnerships through ongoing training and a positive, collaborative workplace.

Qualifications

• Must have leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Must meet state requirements for education and center requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for children and parents.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Promote a positive image of the company and support communities served.
• Help achieve profitability for the center.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team management

Communication

Adult 21+

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

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.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.