Assistant Director

Overview

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. Kinder Care Learning Companies is an early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We offer a variety of early education and child care options for families, including Kinder Care Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. You’ll be directly supporting children and their education every day, with a village of dedicated and passionate teammates who care about helping kids reach their highest potential. Your work matters and makes a positive impact on the lives of young learners and their families.

If you’re passionate about positively impacting lives through early childhood education, the Assistant Director role might be for you. Assistant Directors help lead centers to success alongside Center Directors, using Kinder Care’s curriculum, accreditation processes, and a committed teaching staff.

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

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
• Partner with parents to provide the best care and education for their children
• Cultivate positive relationships with families, teachers, 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; understanding of developmentally appropriate practices and ability to apply them in the classroom
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role
• Physically able to use a computer, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Able to assume postures to engage with children and maintain safety; good vision and hearing
• Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their families
• Indicate if you require reasonable accommodation to perform essential functions of the job

Our benefits meet you where you are. We help employees balance work and life with:

• Discounted child care benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts on work essentials
• And more

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia, helping families access high-quality child care and supporting diverse communities nationwide.

Kinder Care 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 law.

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