ejql

Child Care Assistant Director: Knob Dr, Eagan

4150 Knob Dr, Eagan, MN 55122

Full-time

First seen by offpeak October 23, 2026

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Are you ready for the next step in your childcare career? We’re hiring and we want difference makers who will inspire children to become lifelong learners. The Assistant Director is responsible for the safe, effective operation of the school with the School Director, to achieve Learning Care Group’s safety vision. In the Director’s absence, the Assistant Director has sole responsibility for the school. The Assistant Director assists in the promotion of the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the children Our Assistant Directors are:

Accountable! Ensure the school is operating in accordance with company and state licensing standards.
Responsible! Foster an educational, caring, safe environment for the children and parents.
Creative! Spark imagination, build self-esteem, and help children discover new things each day.
Positive! Promote the positive image of the company and play a major role in making the company a provider of choice for the communities we serve.
Team-oriented! Recruit, select, and retain quality staff.
Dedicated! Help achieve profitability for the company.

Job Requirements:

Must be at least 21 years of age
Must have previous leadership experience and at least 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must meet state requirements for education and our center/school requirements.

Minimum Minnesota Qualification Requirement: Candidates must meet at least ONE of the following Minnesota Lead Teacher qualification pathways to be considered for this Assistant Director role:

4,160 hours as an Assistant Teacher AND 24 quarter credits
Association Montessori Internationale diploma, preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society AND 2,080 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern + 12 quarter credits
Preprimary credential, primary diploma, or provisional certificate from the American Montessori Society, or Association Montessori Internationale diploma with a baccalaureate degree AND 1,040 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern
Minnesota Technical Institute certificate as a Child Development Assistant AND 2,080 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern + 6 quarter credits
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential for preschool or infants/toddlers AND 1,560 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern
Minnesota Department of Education license for Prekindergarten Associate, or a two-year child development/early childhood certificate from an accredited community or technical college AND 1,040 hours as an Assistant Teacher, Aide, or Student Intern + 6 quarter credits

Compensation/Benefit: Competitive pay based on education, and experience, with bi-weekly & daily pay options: • Assistant Director Base pay $26.00. Employee Perks: • Health Insurance – Medical, dental, vision & FSA for full-time employees; limited medical for part-time workers • Education Support – Tuition reimbursement & certification assistance • Financial Benefits – 401K + company match, life & disability insurance • Child Care Discount – Available to all employees • Work-Life Balance – Monday–Friday schedule

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