Assistant Director

La Petite Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

La Petite Academy is seeking an Assistant Director in Town of Florida, NY, responsible for overseeing school operations alongside the School Director. The Assistant Director ensures compliance with licensing standards, fosters a caring educational environment, and plays a key role in community engagement.

Qualified candidates must be at least 21 years old with leadership and childcare experience. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, and you will help recruit quality staff while promoting a positive image for our institution.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Previous leadership experience required.
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Must meet state and center/school education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the operation of the school with the School Director.
• Ensure compliance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster a caring environment for children and parents.
• Promote positive company image and community engagement.
• Recruit and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Team-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Florida Background Screening Notice

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

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