Early Childhood Assistant Director: Busse Hwy, Park Ridge

Learning Care Group; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401K with company match

Child care discount

Tuition reimbursement

Certification assistance

Bi-weekly pay options

Daily pay options

Job summary

Learning Care Group is hiring an Assistant Director to oversee daily operations and support the School Director in Illinois. The role focuses on ensuring a safe, engaging environment for children and families while upholding licensing standards.

Candidates should have an Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, plus leadership experience in licensed childcare. Full-time benefits include health coverage, paid time off, and tuition assistance, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; 64 semester hours including at least 21 semester hours in Child Development/ECE/ECSE.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, effective operation of the school with the School Director.
• Assist in promotion of social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.
• In the Director's absence, assume sole responsibility for the school.
• Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.

Skills

Leadership experience

Childcare knowledge

Staff recruitment

Education

Associate degree in Child Development or 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.

Are you ready for the next step in your child care 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.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required.

• Must have previous leadership experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.

• Must have an Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, OR equivalent qualifying college coursework (64 semester hours, including at least 21 semester hours in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or Early Childhood Special Education).

• Must meet required Illinois administrative course/training requirements.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Compensation- hourly $24.00-$26.00 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.