Assistant Director - Preschool

Learning Care Group; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking an Assistant Director to support the safe, effective operation of the school alongside the School Director.

In the absence of the Director, the Assistant Director holds sole responsibility and helps foster the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.

This role emphasizes accountability, responsibility, creativity, and teamwork to ensure a high‑quality learning environment for families served by Learning Care Group in Chesapeake.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least 2 years of Assistant Director experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Associates in ECE or related field is preferred.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

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 at least 2 years of Assistant Director experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• Associates in ECE or related field is preferred.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.