Director of Child Care

Alstons Village Learning Cente; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Alstons Village Learning Cente seeks an experienced Director of Child Care to guide age-appropriate programs and curricula for children in our care. You will support staff, manage scheduling and supplies, and promote positive team communication while implementing growth strategies for outreach.

The ideal candidate brings strong communication, deep understanding of child development, and proven experience managing a team. This role emphasizes leadership in a nurturing educational environment.

Qualifications

• Licensing/certification to perform this role is required.
• Past experience working with children.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing a team.
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education.

Responsibilities

• Select an accredited curriculum based on each classroom’s needs and programs.
• Ensure compliance with county and state regulations and with the Department of Education.
• Manage staff expectations and handle scheduling and interpersonal conflicts.
• Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters.
• Plan extra-curricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips.

Skills

Strong communication

Staff management

Child development knowledge

Education

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education

Licensing/certification required

Job description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Great Work Environment
• Competitive Compensation
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Director of Child Care to join our team! As the Director of Child Care, you will be responsible for selecting age-appropriate programs, activities, and curricula for the children in our care. You will also support the current staff, manage scheduling and office supplies, bring positive communication to the team, and implement new strategies to grow and expand our outreach. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a deep understanding of child development and education, and experience managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Select an accredited curriculum based on each classroom’s needs and programs
• Ensure that we are always in compliance with county and state regulations, as well as with the Department of Education
• Manage staff expectations and handle any issues, including scheduling and interpersonal conflicts that may arise
• Review and approve all lesson plans, printed materials, bulletin announcements, and newsletters
• Plan extra-curricular activities, including in-house entertainment and field trips or destinations

Qualifications

• The required licensing/certification to perform this role
• Past experience working with children
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in education is preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing a team
• Deep understanding of childcare, child development, and education