Assistant Director at Higgins Ranch KinderCare

About the role

The Assistant Director role at KinderCare Learning Companies plays an integral part in leading our centers to success. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Center Director in leading teaching staff, supporting families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational objectives
• Parenthesize 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 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

Qualifications

Skills, Education, and Experience:

• 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

Skills

• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Basic computer proficiency
• Physical ability to interact with children and maintain safety
• English language proficiency

Benefits

• Discounted child care benefits
• Breath-easy medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)
• Support for mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs
• Access to health and wellness programs, paid time off, and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

Pay

Range of pay: $22.20 - $25.90 hourly. In the state of Minnesota, we provide an additional $3.00 per hour premium on all classroom hours worked, funded through the Minnesota Great Start Grant Compensation Support Program.

Schedule

Our schedules vary based on the location and position, but typically include a mix of weekdays and weekends, with some positions offering flexible hours.