Assistant Center Director: Early Childhood Leader

KinderCare Learning Companies; New Jersey; On-site; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Mental health support

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks an Assistant Center Director to help lead teaching staff, support families, and reach enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals. The role involves collaboration with parents, licensing authorities, and partners to ensure high-quality early childhood education.

As part of the center team, you may serve in various roles such as teacher, cook, or driver while upholding state guidelines and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Early childhood

Administrative skills

Communication

CPR/First Aid

State licensing

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

KinderCare Learning Companies seeks an Assistant Center Director to help lead teaching staff, support families, and reach enrollment, accreditation, and operational goals. The role involves collaboration with parents, licensing authorities, and partners to ensure high-quality early childhood education.

As part of the center team, you may serve in various roles such as teacher, cook, or driver while upholding state guidelines and safety standards.