Acting Assistant Director at Burnham Rd KinderCare

KinderCare; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderCare in Plano, TX is seeking an assistant to support the Center Director in guiding teaching staff, serving families, and achieving enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals.

You will build strong relationships with families, teachers, state licensing authorities, and community partners, and may fill roles such as teacher, cook, or driver as needed. Strong English communication and safety-focused mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• At least two years in early childhood education with developmentally appropriate practices.
• Must read, write, speak English to communicate with children and parents.
• Able to lift 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors.
• Meet state-specific guidelines for the role.

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.

Skills

ECE experience

Administrative skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Education

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

• 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