Assistant Director for Children's Beginnings

Overview

Futures start here. Kinder Care Learning Companies offers early education and child care options for families. We are the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award. We build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share, across Kinder Care Learning Centers, Champions, and Crème de la Crème. Join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

Our teachers, center staff, and field leaders are the heart and soul of our business. When you join us, you’ll directly support children and their education every day, experiencing the trials and triumphs that come with that responsibility. You’ll work alongside a village of dedicated and passionate people who care about helping kids reach their highest potential and about making a positive impact on the lives of young learners and their families.

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 lead our centers to success with Kinder Care’s world-class curriculum, center accreditation process, and a team of teachers. As an Assistant Director, you will educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value 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
• 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

Range of pay: $20.90 - $24.40 Hourly

In the state of Minnesota, we currently provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked in addition to the range of pay listed. This premium is funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:

• Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits
• Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Support for mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs
• Health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities (such as cell phones)
• … and much 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. As we expand, we’re meeting the needs of more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. We believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live.

Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

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 local, state, or federal law.

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