Assistant Director - Early Childhood Education

ARE YOU A…Advisor. Educator. Assistant Director. We at La Petite Academy believe these are one in the same.  Our organization prides itself on excellence, putting the education and development of our children first and foremost.  When you consider a career at La Petite Academy, know you will be joining a team that is passionate about thoroughly preparing their students for all the challenges that lie ahead.   The exceptional curriculum at La Petite Academy is what makes us who we are.  Our goal is to provide our students with a strong beginning to their education, not to baby-sit.  This, along with devoted customer service, creates an environment and learning center that families trust and are comfortable with.   As an Assistant Director at La Petite Academy, parents, teachers, and your Academy 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 Academy as well as to the educational development of the children.   LPA has an immediate opening for a dynamic, creative and committed educator to support our operation as an Assistant Director.  As an Assistant Director, some of the exciting things you will do include, but are not limited to: · Assist Academy Director in various facets of the Academy’s operation· Teach, educate, and monitor children as needed· Assist Academy Director in staff development and training WHAT WE OFFER:· Competitive pay, CHILD CARE DISCOUNT!!· Full benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance· 401K Retirement Plan· Tuition Reimbursement, flexible schedule, management training·  Promotion from within – La Petite Academy is growing and we are searching for those who can grow with us!·  Fun, friendly and supportive work environment…weekends off!· Other compensation and Benefits Must meet individual state requirements or possess the following: 2-3 years child care experience or education in early childhood or related field Willingness to attain state mandated Director requirements CDA required; Associates Degree or higher preferred Willingness to become a Director 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’s 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. For immediate consideration see contact information below. Don’t forget to visit our website at lapetite.com… 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.