Assistant Director

and the job listing Expires on February 23, 2026

NOW HIRING ASSISTANT DIRECTOR at Kinder Care at Radford Early Learning Center!

This program runs as a Full Day Center serving children 6 weeks to 5 years — and we’re looking for an energetic, mission‑driven Assistant Director to help lead our amazing team!

If you’re passionate about early childhood education, love building relationships, and want to support teachers, families, and center operations… we cannot wait to meet you!

Now Hiring At:

• Kinder Care at the Radford Early Learning Center – 1511 Tyler Ave, Radford, VA 24141

Program

Hours:

• Monday – Friday only!
• Center
  
  Hours:
  
  6:15 AM – 6:00 PM

We invest in YOU so you can invest in your team & families!

• Training & Onboarding – Be set up for success from day one
• Leadership Development – Annual opportunities to grow your skills
• Free Mental Health Benefits & Discounted Gym Memberships
• Competitive Compensation & Real Growth Potential across our 3 brands
• KCE Kids Benefit – 50% tuition discount for your children at any brand location
• Robust benefits including medical, dental, vision, and more

As an Assistant Director, you play a key role in partnering with your Center Director to lead, inspire, and create an environment where children and staff thrive.

• Support center leadership in meeting enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals
• Help maintain licensing standards and ensure compliance
• Step into classroom, kitchen, or support roles as needed to ensure smooth operations

• Build strong, positive relationships with families, teachers, and community partners
• Partner with parents to ensure their children receive the highest quality care
• Support teaching teams with curriculum implementation, coaching, and guidance

• Foster a warm, inclusive, joyful environment for children and staff
• Ensure classrooms meet safety, supervision, and engagement expectations
• Monitor center safety procedures, conduct headcounts, and support daily center needs

• 2+ years of Early Childhood Education experience
• Understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong administrative, communication, and organizational skills
• CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, work indoors/outdoors, and maintain visual/auditory supervision
• Meet all state-specific licensing requirements
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Commitment to creating a welcoming, professional, family-centered environment

How will YOU inspire brilliance and help shape the future of children, families, and your center team? If you’re excited to take the next step in your early childhood leadership career — apply today!

Kinder Care Education is the nation’s leader in early childhood education. We nourish curiosity through purposeful experiences to create a future full of lifelong learners. From our National Support Center to the classrooms where learning comes to life, we’re united by a passion to create a world of learning, joy and adventure for more than 161,000 children ages six-weeks through 12 years every day!

Kinder Care Education employs more than 32,000 team members across 1,700 locations nationwide. Our devoted family of education providers leads the nation in accreditation and includes Kinder Care Learning Centers, Kinder Care Education at Work, Champions Before- and After-School Programs, Cambridge Schools™, Knowledge Beginnings and The Grove School.

Kinder Care Education 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.