Child Care Center Director: Clearwater Rd St. Cloud

La Petite Academy; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Child care discount

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Minnesota is seeking a Center Director to manage staff, ensure licensing compliance, and foster a warm, engaging learning environment for children and families. The role emphasizes leadership, curriculum implementation, and community partnerships.

The position requires a Minnesota Director qualification and a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, with strong staff supervision experience. Competitive benefits and pay are provided.

Qualifications

• Must have Minnesota Director qualification.
• Minimum of 1,040 hours of paid or unpaid staff supervision experience.
• Knowledge of Minnesota childcare Licensing requirements and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader by planning work schedules, evaluating staff, and developing performance improvement plans.
• Ensure the school operates in accordance with licensing standards and partner with the community.
• Spark imagination and promote growth in a safe, educational environment.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Curriculum knowledge

Communication with parents

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

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.

This is more than just a daycare job. It\u2019s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Leading a child care center is something special. We\u2019re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.
In a Center Director, we look for committed individuals who want to have a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and works with the staff to create a warm, inspiring environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged.

As a Director, you will:

• Be a leader! 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.
• Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
• Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.

Job Requirements

• Minnesota Director Qualified: Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Eligibility to meet Minnesota Director qualification requirements will be verified during the interview process.
• Minimum of 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months full-time) of paid or unpaid staff supervision experience.
• Bachelor\’s degree required in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field. - At least 9 quarter credits or 90 hours of accredited coursework in staff supervision, human relations, and child development.
• Knowledge of Minnesota childcare Licensing requirements and regulations
• Compensation/Benefit:
• Compensation $55,000/starting salary based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Health insurance (medical, dental and vision), paid time-off and 401K (plus company match) provided for full-time employees
• Child care discount
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification available to all employees

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.