Child Care Director-7262 La Petite Academy - 2.4 Ankeny, IA Job Details Full-time From $55,000 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Qualifications Early childhood education center experience Childcare Staff supervision Management Overseeing educational regulatory compliance Team supervision Team development Compliance management Budgeting Business management School staff supervision Staffing management Staff development Full Job Description Ready to lead a child care center and build a strong, supportive team? We're hiring a Center Director to oversee operations and lead a team in a stable, growth-focused environment. What's In It for You Leadership ownership of a center Growth opportunities Stable, long-term role Supportive structure What You'll Do Manage daily operations and staff Ensure licensing compliance Support enrollment and team development Maintain positive family relationships What We're Looking For 2 years management experience in childcare Knowledge of licensing standards Ability to lead and develop staff Must meet IA Director requirements Education and experience per licensing About Us Learning Care is one of the largest early education providers in the country, with over 1,000 schools nationwide. We're committed to supporting our leaders with the tools, training, and resources they need to succeed.

Pay:

From $55,000.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you reviewed or worked with school performance metrics such as enrollment, labor, staffing, budgeting, or retention? Required for this role What is the compensation range you are hoping to stay in? Please provide specific range Iowa also requires Center Directors to have administrative preparation. Which applies to you? I have completed at least one college course in Business Administration. I have completed at least 12 contact hours of administrative training related to personnel, supervision, recordkeeping, budgeting, or similar areas. I have at least one year of administrative-related experience. None of these apply to me. To be considered for this Center Director role, you must meet Iowa licensing requirements. Which pathway best describes your current qualifications? Bachelor's+ in ECE, Child Development, or Elementary Education + 1 year full-time child care/preschool experience Associate's in Child Development or Bachelor's in a child-related field + 2 years qualifying experience CDA or 1-year Child Development diploma + 3 years qualifying experience Bachelor's+ in a non-child-related field + 3 years qualifying experience I meet Iowa Director requirements through another qualifying combination of education, training, and experience None of these apply — I do not currently meet the qualifications for this role

Experience:

Management:

2 years (Required)

Childcare:

4 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person