Child Care Assistant Director: Center Street, Des Moines

Learning Care; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate access to benefits

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Master Teacher Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Learning Care is seeking an Assistant Director to oversee the safe, effective operation of the school alongside the School Director, ensuring compliance with licensing standards and fostering a caring environment for children and families.

This role emphasizes staff development, program quality, and collaboration with families to support children's growth and learning within a supportive, values-driven culture. Training and career growth are highlighted through ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have previous leadership experience in a licensed childcare facility.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lead and manage a childcare program and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
• Foster a caring, safe environment for children and parents.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership experience

Licensed childcare exposure

Team management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

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.