Early Childhood Assistant Director: Excelsior Blvd

Learning Care Group; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Child care discount

Education assistance

Job summary

Learning Care Group is seeking an Assistant Director to join our Minnesota schools. You will share responsibility for safe, effective operation with the School Director and contribute to the growth and development of children.

You will lead a caring team, ensure licensing standards are met, recruit staff, and support families with a positive, educational environment. Comprehensive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must have leadership experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must meet Minnesota center/school requirements, including one of the specified qualification pathways.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the safe, effective operation of the school with the School Director.
• Assist in promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children.
• Recruit, select, and retain qualified staff and promote a positive school image.

Skills

Leadership experience

Child care experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Minnesota Lead Teacher qualification pathways

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
• 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/Benefit:

• Compensation $26.66/ starting hourly rate salary 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.