Assistant Daycare Director - Kids Crest of Country Manor

Make a meaningful impact every day by helping lead a fun, safe, and nurturing environment where children learn, grow, and thrive.

About Country Manor

At Country Manor, we build careers, shape futures, create communities where people thrive, and enrich lives for generations to come. As an award-winning leader in senior care, childcare, home health care, and rehabilitation services, we proudly serve nearly 1,000 individuals each day across our growing campuses in Sartell and St. Joseph, Minnesota.

Country Manor is recognized locally and nationally for excellence in quality care year after year. Recent honors include being a ten-time recipient of Best Senior Living Facility in Central Minnesota and being named the #1 Top Rated Health Care & Rehabilitation Facility in Minnesota in 2026, among many other accomplishments. With approximately 600 dedicated employees, we believe a supported, engaged team is the foundation of exceptional care- and everything we do starts there.

As the Assistant Daycare Director at Kids Crest, you are responsible for assisting in the overall supervision of the childcare center, its direction, practice, policies and procedures. 

Kids Crest of Country Manor is located at Pinecrest in Brainerd, a healthcare campus that is primarily devoted to caring for seniors in Brainerd, MN. With five age-specific classrooms, and outdoor play areas- there is plenty of space to explore and make everyday fun and unique!

Additionally, being part of a large campus-style setting provides special opportunities for both teachers and students. Teachers are able to take their classrooms throughout the building for a change of scenery and participate in special weekly visits with our senior living communities in intergenerational programming. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in overseeing daily daycare operations and ensuring compliance with all licensing regulations and organizational policies.


• Support budgeting, billing, enrollment, marketing, and parent communication.


• Help recruit, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate staff to maintain quality care and appropriate classroom coverage.


• Build positive relationships with children and families while addressing concerns professionally.


• Help maintain a safe, organized, and well-equipped environment.


• Serve as Acting Director in the Director’s absence.


• Provide classroom leadership as a Lead Teacher and complete other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field required.


• Knowledge of licensing rules, regulations, and standards for daycare facilities.


• Demonstrated leadership, management, and supervisory potential.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.


• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain positive professional relationships.


• Patience, professionalism, and tact when working with children and families.


• Basic computer proficiency.


• Ability to meet the physical and mental demands of the position.
  

Benefits Overview
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance


• Paid Time Off and Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)


• FSA/HSA with employer contribution


• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)


• Life Insurance


• Long-Term Disability Insurance


• Voluntary pre-tax benefits, including Accident Insurance, Cancer Insurance, and Hospital Confinement Insurance


• Voluntary after-tax benefits, including Short-Term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Term Life Insurance, and Whole Life Insurance


• 401(k) program with an employer match of up to 4%


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – a free, confidential program offering resources for mental and emotional well-being, legal services, financial wellness consultations, and more

*Please note that some benefits are available only for employees working 60 hours or more per pay period.

A Culture of Appreciation

• Longevity bonuses


• Year-end appreciation gifts and routine wage increases


• Annual Staff Appreciation Week featuring large prizes, a grand celebration, and more


• Consistent recognition efforts throughout the year


• Excellent advancement opportunities across more than 20 unique departments

Our first correspondence may come via email. Please keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Country Manor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Country Manor provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in accordance with applicable laws.

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Kids Crest Child Care & Learning Center
Brainerd, MN

https://www.kidscrest.me/

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