Daycare Associate Director - Children's Courtyard

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.

As a Preschool Manager, parents, teachers, and your Campus Director will look to you for answers, direction and assistance. You will be trusted with a wide range of tasks that will be essential to the smooth running of the School as well as to the educational development of the children. The Preschool Manager reports to the Campus Director. A minimum of two full-time equivalent employees report directly to the Preschool Manager, and will be the Kitchen manager and Office Manager/Receptionist, and/or all teaching staff in at least one classroom.

Job Responsibilities:

• Make a difference every day!
• Assist the Director with the operation of the school, ensuring that the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards as well as school policies and procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork and record keeping on a timely basis and maintains same in an organized up-to-date manner.
• Develops and actively maintains positive communication with parents.
• Ensures that school curriculum is appropriately implemented in the classrooms specifically assigned to the Preschool Manager.
• Be responsible for ensuring an educational, caring and safe environment for the children and parents.
• Spark imagination, build self-esteem and help children discover new things each day.
• Teach, educate and monitor children as needed.
• Assist Director and District Education Specialist in staff development and training. This includes both curriculum and early childhood education principles.
• Assorted fiscal responsibilities under the guidance of and as directed by the Campus Director.
• Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice in educational programs for the communities that we service.
• Help achieve profitability for the company.
• Human resources functions in the classrooms/functional areas assigned directly to the Preschool manager.
• Marketing under the guidance of and as directed by the Campus Director.

Job Requirements:

• The Preschool Manager must meet or exceed state licensing requirements for age, education and experience.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• 2-3 years of child care experience or education in early childhood or related field.
• The Preschool Manager must be qualified to drive the company vehicles and must obtain a CDL license.
• CDA, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements

Learning Care Group 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.