Academy Director - Child Care

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. In a Director, we look for committed individuals who want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, while effectively and efficiently running all School operations.Some of the exciting things that you will do as a Director include, but are not limited to:  Make a difference every day! Be accountable for 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. 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. Recruit, select and retain quality staff. Help achieve profitability for the company.Requirements:In order to be considered for this position, you must meet all state licensing requirements, including: · Eligible for Director License· 1 year supervisory experience of at least six non-exempt associates; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in early childhood education· Any licenses, certificates or specialized training as required by State law and/or regulatory agencies· Business and Program oriented; Excellent communication skills; Upbeat and friendly attitude   One of the nation's largest privately held educational child care companies, La Petite Academy, Inc. operates over 600 schools in 36 states and the District of Columbia. We offer a range of educational and care programs for children of all ages: from infants to toddlers, two year olds to preschoolers, and kindergarteners to school-age kids who come to the Academy before and after school. We're very proud of our unparalleled preschool curriculum, and that in setting higher standards for educating young children we've invested more than $1.3 million in books and new materials and nearly 20,000 hours of teacher training. Learn more about our curriculum. Our headquarters are in Chicago, however, each of our Academies is licensed by the state where it operates. Each adheres to the highest standards of safety, security, cleanliness, teaching and loving care. We have the resources of a large company, such as our own Education Department to set programs and curricula, as well as top training and professional development for our teachers. But, we also offer a small community environment at each of our local Academies. Each Academy operates the way any good neighborhood business does. We know our community and we understand how best to serve the parents and children who live there. La Petite Academy was established in 1968, with the purchase of seven university-sponsored centers. Today we operate more than 600 centers with over 13,000 employees. We are a pioneer in center-based care and our Preschool Curriculum has set the standard for preschool education. We are also a recognized leader in before and after school programs, summer and holiday camps and corporate programs. If you share La Petite Academy's commitment to educating young people, we invite you to take a closer look at joining us. We recognize that the only way we can do great things for children is with great people. Our policies, culture, and benefits reflect this fact. We are a company that is expanding quickly, and the more we grow, the more opportunities that are created along the way. At La Petite Academy, this is more than just a job. You'll be continuing your career as a professional educator while making a positive difference in the lives of children.