Childcare Center Assistant Director

Now Hiring an Assistant Director!

Looking to make your best career match ever?

Join the KinderCare Learning Companies!

At KinderCare, we offer a safe and positive learning environment with an outstanding curriculum to ensure that you can focus on what really matters - making a difference in the lives of the children in our centers. And the perks? Let's just say they're worth swiping right for:

• Warm and welcoming company culture
• TONS of professional development and training from Day 1 to 100 and beyond
• Substantial salary increases after 1st year
• Voted as a Gallup BEST place to work 9 years in a row

But that's not all - we've got some seriously sweet benefits to offer too:

• Pet insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision (after 30 days of employment)
• Discounted childcare (Bring your child to work)
• Education perks – Earn your CDA for FREE or grow your career with our tuition reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Bi-weekly pay with direct deposit and Pay Active (early access to pay) options
• Perks at Work - discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, travel, movie tickets, AND MUCH MORE

What do we require from you?

• A love for children and an ability to establish meaningful relationships
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (minimum)
• Childcare or caregiver experience is preferred

So why not say yes to applying with KinderCare? We're all about encouraging a love of learning in children and unlocking their full potential - and we need dynamic and hardworking people like you to help us make it happen.

Don't wait, match with a career you'll actually love. We're an equal opportunity employer, so everyone's welcome to join the party!

*Our highest priority has always been to keep our employees, children, families, and communities as safe and healthy as possible. In addition to our proactive partnership with WELL Building Institute, we are also subject to state law, local ordinances, and Health Department requirements for employees working in child care, school facilities, and corporate work spaces.

*KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.

Assistant Directors educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in our center.

Hiring Requirements

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and/or driver.
• At least two years of early childhood education experience required, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

If you’re passionate about positively impacting the lives of others and making waves in the world of early childhood education, the Assistant Director role might be for you! Assistant Directors play an integral role in leading our centers to success. With KinderCare’s world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and passionate teaching staff, together, our Assistant Directors and Center Directors are changing the world one achievement at a time. As an Assistant Director, you will educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and make that value come to life for the children in your center.

When you join our team as an Assistant Center Director, you will:

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  Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
• Partner with parents with a shared desire to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, community contacts, and corporate partners
• Serve in various roles throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and/or driver.

Skills, Education, and Experience:

• At least two years of early childhood education experience required, with an understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and the ability to ensure its use in the classroom
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state specific guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English
• Please indicate if you require reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job