Assistant Director at Auburn KinderCare

About the role

At KinderCare Learning Companies—the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award—you’ll join a team that builds confidence for kids, families, and the future. As an Assistant Director, you’ll work alongside a Center Director to lead teaching staff, support families, and achieve enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives. You’ll educate parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and bring that value to life for children in your center. You’ll also step into various roles throughout the center as needed, including teacher, cook, and/or driver.

The best part? Seeing the positive impact you’re making on the lives of young learners and their families—and knowing that your work matters.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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.

Pay

Range of pay: $23.55 - $27.45 hourly.

In the state of Minnesota, an additional $3.00 per hour premium is provided on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits for your whole family
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too)
• Employee assistance programs for mental health and personal growth
• Health and wellness programs
• Paid time off
• Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences.