Center Director - Preschool

Learning Care Group; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to the education and development of children. As a Director, you will lead a passionate team to foster the social, physical, and intellectual growth of young learners. This role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with educational standards, and creating a nurturing environment for children. With a focus on community engagement and quality education, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of families. If you're ready to inspire and lead, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Paid Time Off

401K with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Certification Assistance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and meet state education requirements.
• 2 years of supervisory experience in early childhood education is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage school staff and ensure compliance with licensing standards.
• Create a safe and educational environment for children and parents.
• Promote a positive image of the company in the community.

Skills

Supervisory Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Education

CDA

Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our children first and foremost. When you consider a career at Learning Care Group, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about thoroughly preparing its students for all the challenges that lie ahead.

In a Director, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all School operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children under his/her care and works with the School’s staff to create an environment of learning while keeping parents informed of the progress of their child.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Make a difference every day!
2. Manages School staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating and interpreting standards with teachers.
3. Be accountable for the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
4. Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring, and safe environment for the children and parents.
5. Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
6. Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we serve.
7. Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
8. Help achieve profitability for the company.

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Compensation $60,000 to $62,000 an hour based on Position, Education, and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
2. Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees.
3. Limited medical offered for part-time workers.
4. Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees.

Job Requirements:

1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. CDA, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
3. Must meet state requirements for education, and additional center/school requirements may apply.
4. Willingness to attain state-mandated Director requirements.
5. 2 years supervisory/management experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education is required.