Assistant Director

Ready to take the next step in your Early Childhood Management Career?  At La Petite Academy, a Learning Care Group brand, we are more than just a Daycare!  We offer job stability, longevity, and a nationwide support network to help you achieve your career goals! 

As an Assistant Director, you get to:  

• Lead! Manage school staff by planning work schedules and assisting with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.  
• Promote! Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.  
• Innovate! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.  
• Build! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.   
• Learn! In addition to receiving mentorship from your School Director, you will join a network of Early Childhood Education professionals from over 1,070 Child Care centers and growing! 

Job Benefits 

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) on DAY 1 for full-time employees 
• Career growth opportunities (at MULTIPLE locations) across the country! 
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays 
• $1,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement for eligible employees 
• Flexible Scheduling Options 
• Generous Childcare Discount 
• Referral and Reward Programs 
• Company paid Professional Development Training 
• 401K Match and Daily Pay 
• No Nights, Weekends, or Holidays 

Job Requirements: 

• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Must have previous management experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed daycare or child care facility. 
• High School diploma or equivalent 
• Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply. 

Compensation and benefits

• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
  • Assistant Director: $23 - $26/hourly
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees, Limited medical offered for part-time workers
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
• All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act.  Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter.