Associate Director Share by Email Share on LinkedIn Share on X (http://www.x.com/intent/post?url=http%3A%2F%2Fcareers.learningcaregroup.com%2Fsearch%2Fjobdetails%2Fx%2F422e242a-733b-414c-a797-dbe7f8ef89a0%3Futm\_campaign%3Dss\_tw) Share on Facebook Apply (https://ejql.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/170011/apply/email) + Brand: La Petite Academy + Location: 1199 Quince Orchard Blvd Gaithersburg, MD + Requisition ID: 170011 + Date Posted: 1/23/2024 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 Associate Director is responsible for 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. In the Director’s absence, the Associate Director has sole responsibility for the school. Our Associate 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, help build enrollment 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 2 years of experience working in a licensed childcare facility. + CDA, Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field + Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements. + 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.