Assistant Director - Preschool

Learning Care; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking an Assistant Director in Douglasville, GA to help oversee safe, effective operation of the school under the supervision of the School Director. You will promote a caring, educational environment and support staff to maximize children’s growth.

Applicants should have 2+ years as an Assistant Director in licensed child care, meet state education requirements, and complete the Georgia 40-hour course. Associates degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of experience as an Assistant Director in a licensed child care facility.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• Georgia 40 hour course completed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Assist in promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.
• In the Director’s absence, assume sole responsibility for the school.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safety compliance

Recruitment

Education

Associates Degree in ECE 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 experience as an Assistant Director in a licensed child care facility.
• Associates Degree in ECE or related field is preferred.
• Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
• Must have the Georgia 40 hour course completed.