Assistant Director - Preschool

Learning Care; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Learning Care in Virginia Beach is seeking an Assistant Director to help manage a licensed child care center under the guidance of the School Director.

You will promote safe, engaging learning environments, oversee daily operations, support staff, and ensure compliance with state standards.

This role offers opportunities to contribute to children's growth and to lead a dedicated team in a community-focused program.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have at least 2 years of Assistant Director experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
• 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.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Skills

Assistant Director experience

Age 21+

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 Assistant Director experience 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.