ABOUT LEARNING CARE GROUP, INC.



Learning Care Group, Inc. provides early education and care services to children between the ages of six weeks and 12 years under its umbrella of brands:
  • La Petite Academy
  • Childtime Learning Centers
  • Tutor Time Child Care / Learning Centers
  • The Children's Courtyard
  • Montessori Unlimited
Between these five brands, Learning Care Group has approximately 1,100 schools (corporate and franchise) with a system-wide capacity to serve close to 166,000 children in the U.S. and internationally.

Today, the company, headquartered in Novi, Michigan, is one of the fastest-growing, second largest for-profit child care provider in North America. In 2008 we opened 7 new schools and we are currently on target to open another 8 - 10 new schools in 2009.

We understand that our employees are the foundation for our continued success, so we are proud that in 2008 we were named as one of the “Top Workplaces” in Southeast Michigan by the Detroit Free Press. We have a team of close to 22,000 dedicated Directors, Assistant Directors, Teachers and staff that make a difference in the lives of children everyday.

We also make a difference in the lives of children as a national sponsor of the Make a Wish foundation in which our company, our employees and our children’s families have contributed over $5.5 million to date.


La Petite Academy - Child Care Assistant Director - Fernandina Beach


Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our children first and foremost. When you consider a career at Learning Care Group, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about thoroughly preparing their students for all the challenges that lie ahead.

As an Assistant Director, parents, teachers, and your 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.
Some of the exciting things that you will do as an Assistant Director include, but are not limited to:
  • 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. 
  • 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 in staff development and training.
  • 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.


Requirements:
 
In order to be considered for this position, you must meet all state licensing requirements, including:
 
  • 21 years of age
  • Associates or Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, child development, child psychology, elementary education or related field preferred
  • Must have Florida’s Director Credential or CDA with willingness to obtain Director’s Credential within 6 months of employment.
  • At least one year of administrative experience in programs for children, including program management, curriculum design and supervision of staff with evidence of strong leadership skills and the ability to form positive relations with parents.


Join one of the nation’s leading child care companies and let us inspire you to be great! To learn more about us, select from the brand logos above.

Learning Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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