Assistant Director - Lewis Center KinderCare

About the role

The Assistant Director role at KinderCare Learning Companies plays an integral part in leading our centers to success. This position focuses on educating parents, teachers, and leaders on the value of early childhood education and ensuring that value comes 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
• 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 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 in English

Skills

• Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills
• Ability to ensure developmentally appropriate practices in the classroom
• Strong partnership and relationship-building skills
• Proficiency in using a computer and basic physical abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and their families in English

Benefits

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

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours vary based on location and role, but typically include a mix of weekdays and weekends.