Director in Training

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 the Director in Training (DIT) role, we look for committed individuals who want to have a positive impact in the lives of children and their families, while learning to efficiently run all school operations.

The DIT works alongside the Center Director to promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children and work with the staff to create a warm, inspiring environment, while keeping parents informed and engaged.

The DIT will shadow an existing Director to learn company systems and best practices before moving to their own school.

As a Director in Training, you will :

Lead! Manage school staff by planning work schedules, evaluating staff performance, and developing performance improvement plans.

Assist with the implementation of Company-provided curriculum, which includes coaching, communicating, and interpreting standards with teachers.

• Promote! Ensure the school operates in accordance with company and state licensing standards, while promoting a positive partnership within the surrounding community.
• Innovate! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day in an educational, caring, and safe environment.
• Build! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
• Learn! Receive training and support from our awesome leadership to team to grow with the company.

Job Requirements :

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CDA, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Must meet state education and experience requirements for child care director.
• 1-2 years of supervisory / management experience; experience in early childhood education strongly preferred.

Compensation and Benefits :

• Compensation based on Position, Education and Experience. Bi-weekly and Daily Pay options.
• Director in Training : Yearly Salary $55,000 - $60,000
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, and FSA) provided for full-time employees
• Education assistance including tuition reimbursement and certification, 401K (plus company match), life and disability insurance and child care discount available to all employees
• All employees in Colorado are eligible for paid sick leave, as required by the Healthy Families Work Act. Full-time employees are provided with 48 hours upon hire and annually each fiscal year thereafter.
• Applications accepted through 9 / 30 / 2024.

ABOUT US

Learning Care Group, Inc. is the second-largest for-profit child care provider in North America and a leader in early education.

Our programs are designed for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Across our eight unique brands, we're committed to creating state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology and expert-driven curricula created by our own Education team.

Our Promise

To make a difference and have a positive impact on every child at our schools, their families, and the communities we serve every day.

We support child development for infants to school-age students, through a comprehensive, research-based curriculum in a safe, nurturing, fun school environment.

As experts in child care and early education, we empower children to be ready for school, we instill a lifelong love of learning, and we provide a solid foundation for a successful future.