Child Care Assistant Director: 109th Ave NE, Blaine

Learning Care Group; Blaine (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance — Medical, dental, &;

Education Support – Tuition/reimburse/

401K + company match

Child Care Discount

Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday

Job summary

Learning Care Group is hiring an Assistant Director to oversee the safe, effective operation of the school with the School Director, ensuring high-quality care and education for children and families.

In addition to leadership, you will promote social, physical, and intellectual growth, recruit and retain staff, and help the company maintain its strong community presence through a Monday–Friday schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must meet state requirements for education and center/school requirements

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and licensing standards
• Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for the children and parents
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff
• Help achieve profitability for the company

Skills

Leadership experience

Staff recruitment

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Lead Teacher pathway (4,160h + 24 cr)

AMI/AMS credentials + 2,080h

AMI/AMS diploma + 1,040h

Child Development Certificate + 2,080h

CDA credential + 1,560h

Prekindergarten license + 1,040h

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

Are you ready for the next step in your childcare 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 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.

Minimum Minnesota Qualification Requirement: Candidates must meet at least ONE of the following Minnesota Lead Teacher qualification pathways to be considered for this Assistant Director role:

• 4,160 hours as an Assistant Teacher AND 24 quarter credits
• Association Montessori Internationale diploma, preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society AND 2,080 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern + 12 quarter credits
• Preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society, or Association Montessori Internationale diploma with a baccalaureate degree AND 1,040 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern
• Minnesota Technical Institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant AND 2,080 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern + 6 quarter credits
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool or infants/toddlers AND 1,560 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern
• Minnesota Department of Education license for Prekindergarten Associate, or a two-year child development/early childhood certificate from an accredited community or technical college AND 1,040 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern + 6 quarter credits

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive pay based on education, and experience, with bi-weekly & daily pay options:

• Assistant Director Base pay $24.00

Employee Perks:

• Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance
• Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance
• Child Care Discount – Available to all employees
• Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.