Assistant Center Director

Job Overview

Assistant Directors play an integral role in leading our centers to success. With Kinder Care Education’s world‑class curriculum, center accreditation process, and talented teaching staff, together, our Assistant Directors and Center Directors are changing the world one milestone 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.

• 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.
• A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must meet state‑specific guidelines for the role.
• Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be 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.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

From October 18, 2021, the company requires all unvaccinated employees to either receive COVID vaccinations or undergo weekly COVID testing.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Discounted child care
• Paid time off
• Education assistance and reimbursement
• Medical expense reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Disability benefits
• Health and wellness programs
• 401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full‑time |
Pay: $20.00 – $22.00 per hour |
Expected

Hours:

40 per week |
Schedule: 8‑hour shift |
Work Location: In person

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 law.