Center Director

Learning Care Group

Posted 24 days ago

Full Time

Oakdale, Minnesota

In Person

Smart Summary

The Director is responsible for leading school staff by managing schedules, evaluating performance, and assisting with curriculum implementation while ensuring the center operates efficiently and in compliance with standards. This role also involves promoting the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children and maintaining engagement with parents.

Seeking a Center Director with supervisory/management experience, preferably in early childhood education. Candidates must be at least 21 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and meet state education requirements, including 6 months of supervision experience and 90 hours of relevant coursework.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Staff Management

Performance Evaluation

Curriculum Implementation

Coaching

State Licensing Compliance

Community Partnership

Staff Recruitment

Staff Retention

Child Development Promotion

Operational Efficiency

Job Description

This is more than just a daycare job. It’s a journey, where you learn, grow, thrive—and play—every day. Leading a child care center is something special. We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners.

In a Center Director, we look for committed individuals who want to have a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all school operations. The Director promotes the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and works with the staff to create a warm, inspiring environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged.

 As a Director, you will:

  • Be a leader! Manages school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans. Assists with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.
  • Be an expert! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
  • Be an innovator! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
  • Be a team player! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.  

Job Requirements:

  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.
  • 6 months supervision experience and 90 hours of courses in staff supervision, human relations, and child development. 
  • 1-2 years of supervisory/management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Compensation/Benefits:

  • Compensation of $62,000-$64,000/salary 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 Group, Inc. is North America’s second-largest for-profit childcare provider and a leader in early childhood education. We offer specialized programs for children from 6 weeks to 12 years, delivered through our unique family of brands. Our commitment to excellence drives us to create cutting-edge facilities, equipped with advanced technology and expertly crafted curriculum designed by our in-house Education team.
Our Promise

We strive to make a meaningful impact on every child, their families, and the communities we serve. From infants to school-age students, our comprehensive, research-based curriculum supports holistic child development in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. As experts in childcare and early education, we prepare children for school, instill a lifelong love of learning, and build a strong foundation for their future success

Learning Care Group

With nearly 60 years of experience, Learning Care Group prides itself on being a trusted provider of early learning and quality child care. Our top priority is keeping children safe and healthy while inspiring them to learn, grow, and reach their greatest potential. Under 11 unique brands, LCG employs 23k+ teachers at 1,110+ schools nationwide, with the capacity to support more than 161k students. We’re committed to empowering all families with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years, offering rewarding career paths for educators (featuring great benefits from day one), and partnering with companies and organizations to expand affordable access to child care solutions. Together, we are dedicated to positively impacting each child, family, and community we serve by providing exceptional early education and child care solutions to fit every need. Join us!

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